_ Medical Care Appendicitis Patients: Overnight Hospital Stay Isn't Necessarily Healthier By Jane Farrell article Patients who undergo a laparoscopic appendectomy and are sent home the same day donΓÇÖt experience higher rates of post-operative complications … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional Health Study: "Reframing" a Stressful Situation May Actually Lower Well-Being By Jane Farrell article Many of us have been taught to ΓÇ£reframeΓÇ¥ a stressful situation ΓÇô i.e. think about it in a more positive … Read More→
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