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In-hospital mortality no different at critical access hospitals

(HealthDay)—For eight inpatient surgical procedures, mortality is similar at critical access hospitals (CAHs) and non-CAHs, but costs are higher at CAHs, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Su ...

Surgery created May 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

One in three stroke emergencies don't use EMS

More than a third of stroke patients don't get to the hospital by ambulance, even though that's the fastest way to get there, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart ...

Cardiology created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Surgery most effective for persistent heartburn and reflux

(Medical Xpress)—Surgery is more effective than medicine at providing relief from the symptoms of persistent heartburn and reflux, a University of Aberdeen-led study has found.

Cardiology created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1