Bayside Health

This study tested whether giving an intravenous iron infusion to anemic patients before elective heart surgery helps them recover faster. Nearly 1,000 adults with anemia received either IV iron or a placebo 1 to 10 weeks before their surgery. The main goal was to see if the iron …

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if the drug reduces surgical site infections compared to a …

This study looked at whether giving less fluid during major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better than giving more fluid. Over 3,000 adults having elective abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to either a restrictive (less than 2 liters per day) or liberal (about 6 …

This study looked at whether nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is safe for people with heart disease risk factors who need major surgery. Over 7,000 adults aged 45 and older were randomly assigned to receive either nitrous oxide or a gas without it during anesthesia. The researchers t…