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French centers showed faster discharge, fewer adverse events
"Unequal allocation" of healthcare resources across hospitals may play a role, researchers say
French centers showed faster discharge, fewer adverse events
"Unequal allocation" of healthcare resources across hospitals may play a role, researchers say
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Rural life has its hazards, as clinicians in China explain
One year after symptom onset, a salivary gland excision identifies the cause
Timely imaging, anticoagulation, and specialist consultations prevented loss of life or limb
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