A new study from Duke University School of Medicine suggests that preoperative stress checks can improve surgical outcomes for older adults. Duke claims the study is “one of the most in-depth looks at pre-surgery stress in the general geriatric surgical population.” The study, published in Anesthesiology, says that even modest stress can affect how older adults…

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Respiratory illnesses are currently prevalent in many areas of the country. Yesterday, one health system decided to take action to protect its patients and staff. Acknowledging that COVID-19, RSV and flu are on the rise in its area, Duke Health Hospitals and Clinics yesterday updated its visitor guidelines for all…

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