Archive: 10/11/2015
'Post-hospital syndrome' found to be a risk factor for elective surgery
A condition known as "post hospital syndrome" (PHS) is a significant risk factor for patients who undergo elective outpatient surgery, a Loyola study has found.
Nov 10, 2015
Chronic arsenic exposure can impair ability of muscle to heal after injury
Chronic exposure to arsenic can lead to stem cell dysfunction that impairs muscle healing and regeneration, according to an animal study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine and Graduate ...
Nov 10, 2015
Heart valve patients may benefit from managing own blood thinners
Allowing select patients to self-manage blood thinners following heart valve surgery may lead to a lower risk of major complications, according to an article posted online by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Nov 10, 2015