Larry McMahon, who turns 80 this month, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery. Over the past five years, his back pain has intensified. Physical therapy, muscle relaxants, and injections aren’t offering relief.
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7 Questions Older Adults Should Ask Their Surgeon
Posted on 04 January 2023.
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Should Elderly Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
Posted on 30 November 2022.
Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.
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A Surgery Shatters Retirement Plans And Leads To Bankruptcy
Posted on 23 June 2022.
herrie and Michael Foy thought they’d made all the right preparations when they moved to rural southwestern Virginia after Michael retired from Consolidated Edison, New York’s largest utility.
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Medicare Cost Cutting Rule: Same Surgery, Same Place, Different Bill
Posted on 28 March 2021.
A cost-saving change in Medicare launched in the final days of the Trump administration will cut payments to hospitals for some surgical procedures while potentially raising costs and confusion for patients.
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Considering Cataract Surgery? What You Should Know
Posted on 29 January 2020.
Betty White, 65, is no stranger to poor vision. She has worn glasses for much of her life. But recently, her glasses weren’t helping.
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The Talk You Need To Have With Doctors Before Surgery
Posted on 07 August 2019.
The decision seemed straightforward. Bob McHenry’s heart was failing, and doctors recommended two high-risk surgeries to restore blood flow.
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