Surgery

"Blood deserts" can benefit from high-tech solutions

It is a privilege to work as a guest in another facility

Structural elements of private equity ownership linked to higher mortality, complication rates

Deeper stories often get lost in a fast-paced news environment

Test advocates awaiting more details from CMS on its coverage policy

"It's something to seriously consider for athletes that have a lot of knee problems," said Vonn

It took 2 years of insurance rigamarole, but 3 months post-op, she's lost 66 pounds

However, many expect demand to come back eventually

Meta-analysis shows inverse dose-response relationship for both beverages

Off-the-shelf product indicated for cases where autologous vein harvesting is not an option

Conducting pre-op and post-op visits via telemedicine saved patients thousands of driving miles

Swearing may be a coping mechanism for high-pressure situations

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

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