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Beyond Age: Frailty as a Superior Predictor of Postoperative Outcomes in Older Adults

By MedXY 10/06/2026

A 2022 national study shows frailty, not chronological age, is a stronger predictor of 30-day postoperative mortality across surgical risk levels, challenging age-based surgical decision-making.

Anesthesiology General Surgery news

High-Risk Surgery Significantly Impairs Restorative Sleep: A Wearable Technology Analysis

By MedXY 02/05/2026

This cohort study demonstrates that postoperative sleep architecture is differentially disrupted based on surgical risk. High-risk procedures cause prolonged deficits in REM and deep sleep, which are associated with increased complications, suggesting that sleep monitoring could be a vital component of postoperative care.

Cardiology Clinical Updates General Surgery Pathology & Lab Medicine Specialties

Circulating Trimethylamine N-Oxide: A Novel Biomarker for Predicting Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Progression and Surgical Risk

By MedXY 09/27/2025

Elevated plasma TMAO levels are associated with higher risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm development, rapid aneurysm growth, and need for surgical repair, providing a promising tool for risk stratification and personalized surveillance.