Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

This study looked at whether drinking coffee, decaf coffee, or warm water after abdominal surgery helps the gut start working again sooner. 174 adults who had surgery were given one cup three times a day. The goal was to see if a larger trial is possible, not to prove coffee work…

This study looked at whether applying ice packs to surgical cuts every 4 hours for 3 days helps adults recover after chest, belly, or groin surgery. 196 patients took part, and the main goal was to see if a larger study is possible. The researchers measured pain, recovery quality…

This study looked at 21 adults having hip or knee replacement to find the best dose of tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug that reduces bleeding and the need for blood transfusions. Participants received either the standard dose or a lower dose if they had kidney problems. Researchers …