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Unlicensed Cosmetic Surgery Hospitalizes 6 in N.J.

New Jersey medical authorities are investigating the incidence of and issuing alerts on unlicensed cosmetic surgery providers after 6 women suffered...

Rotator Cuff Repair Restores Strength, Not Function

Rotator cuff surgery may restore a patient's normal shoulder strength, but mobility issues persist in the repaired joint, according to researchers a...

Do Patients Expect Too Much From Joint Replacement?

Even with a thorough pre-op education program, more than two-thirds of joint replacement patients don't share the expectations that their surgeons d...

Archive >  Overweight Patients 2008
The Not-so-little Touches
Specialized equipment will keep overweight patients safe and comfortable when in your care.
Daniel Cook, Managing Editor

From waiting-room chairs and floor-mounted toilets to blood pressure cuffs and gowns, treating overweight patients presents unique challenges with respect to outfitting your facility. Here's how seemingly small touches will make your facility a safe and comfortable haven for these patients.

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