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A surgeon’s birthday may be a dicey day for older patients

Study shows higher mortality rates for those needing emergency procedures

Older people who undergo emergency surgeries on their operating surgeon’s birthday may be more likely to die within a month than patients who go through similar procedures on other days, a new UCLA-led study suggests. (more…)

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Sleeping on the job? Actually, that’s a good thing

ANN ARBOR — Employees seeking to boost their productivity at work should take a nap—yes, sleeping on the job can be a good thing.

A new University of Michigan study finds that taking a nap may be an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behavior and to boost tolerance for frustration. (more…)

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