Physical activity and exercise could improve quality of life for post-stroke patients, according to a recent American Heart Association and American Stroke Association statement. “There is strong evidence that physical activity and exercise after stroke can improve cardiovascular fitness, walking…
Day: May 22, 2014
Surgical site infections associated with significant excess costs
Surgical site infections in patients in Veterans Affairs hospitals are associated with excessive costs, especially in patients undergoing neurosurgery, according to study results. Researchers used Veterans Health Administration Decision Support System and Veterans Affairs (VA) Surgical Quality Improvement Program databases…