Bayside Health

This study tested whether giving intravenous (IV) iron to anemic patients before planned heart surgery helps them recover better. About 955 adults with low red blood cell counts received either IV iron or a placebo 1-10 weeks before their operation. Researchers tracked how many d…

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of wound infections after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could improve reco…

This study looked at whether using nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during major surgery is safe for people with heart disease. Over 7,000 adults at risk for heart problems were randomly assigned to receive either nitrous oxide or a gas without it. The researchers tracked deaths and …

This study looked at whether giving less fluid during major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better than giving more fluid. About 3000 adults having elective major abdominal surgery took part. The goal was to see if a restrictive fluid approach reduces complications and i…