Acupuncture is part of an ancient system of Chinese medicine that has been used for more than 2,500 years to treat disease and relieve pain by restoring balance to the flow of energy (“qi”) through the body. Acupuncture theory believes that this qi moves throughout the body along twelve main channels (“meridians”) that represent the… Continue reading Acupuncture and Surgery: Relieve Anxiety Before and Reduce Discomfort After
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Working for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery
An alliance of medical and health organizations has completed the first comprehensive set of the highest possible surgical care standards for older adults. The report was published in the Annals of Surgery. “Hospital Standards to Promote Optimal Surgical Care of the Older Adult” is the culmination of a two-year evaluation by the Coalition of Quality… Continue reading Working for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery