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Deaths Higher for Strokes Treated at Night, on Weekends
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Title Deaths Higher for Strokes Treated at Night, on Weekends
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570477?src=rss
Description In separate studies, researchers have found mortality from stroke is higher when patients are admitted during off-hours and on weekends. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Feb 22, 2008
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