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Tool helps predict respiratory failure
A new prediction tool can help doctors better identify patients who are at highest risk for respiratory failure after surgery and therefore prevent the often deadly condition, suggest data from a large multi-center study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology. -
First week after surgery, need for acute care grows
You probably know that among ambulatory surgery center (ASC) patients, its rare for patients to need to be transferred to a hospital at the time of discharge. However, you might not know that in the first week afterward, the need for hospital-based acute care is nearly 30-fold greater, according to recently published research. -
Comments recorded on cell phone — Patient says staff was mocking him
A patient who underwent a colonoscopy says he inadvertently left his phone recording during the procedure after he taped postoperative instructions. He reported hearing staff making many inappropriate comments and filed suit. -
Use of Surgical Procedures and Adjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer
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Melatonin Treatment for Age-Related Insomnia
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Web Watch: Get on-line with sites that offer teen information
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Take proactive steps with a potential hospice case
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Vanadium Supplementation in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
O'Mathuna DP. Vanadium supplementation in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Altern Med Alert 2002;5:32-35. -
Study: Minorities lack access to palliative care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement