Bayside Health

This study tested whether giving iron through a vein before planned heart surgery helps people with anemia recover faster. About 955 adults with low red blood cell counts received either iron or a placebo before their operation. The main goal was to see how many days they were al…

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 giving less fluid during major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better than giving more fluid. Over 3000 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to either a restrictive or liberal fluid approach. The goal was to see which strateg…

This study looked at whether using nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during major surgery is safe for people at risk of heart problems. Over 7,000 adults aged 45 and older were randomly assigned to receive either nitrous oxide or a similar gas without nitrous oxide. The researchers tr…