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The Hidden Risks Of Retained Surgical Items: A Call For Better Safety Measures - Kalivani Poongawanam

Introduction Retained surgical items (RSI) represent a serious and often preventable risk in medical procedures. These include sponges, instruments, needles, and other objects inadvertently left inside the patient's body during surgery. The consequences of such occurrences can be devastating, ranging from infections, pain, and damage to other body parts, to even death ..

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What You Need to Know After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel lost and uncertain about what to do next..