A study published in Spine found that spinal fusions for scoliosis in patients with Rett Syndrome can have satisfactory technical results but involve high rates of early postoperative medical problems.
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While the U.S. works to convert the medical record system from paper to electronic, a transition to universal patient identifiers sparks debate over trust, privacy and control, according to a The Wall Street Journal report.
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Chicagoland Advanced Pain Specialists opened a new pain management clinic and surgical facility in Westmont, Ill., according to a Sun Times report.
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