Helping patients prep mind and body for surgery pays off, study suggests by University of Michigan Add as preferred source A visual abstract of the findings of the new study Credit: University of ...

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An inexpensive program to help surgery patients get physically and mentally ready for their upcoming operation may help reduce overall costs and get them home faster, according to new research ...