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CMS star ratings found lacking in some areas, especially risk, study finds

A leading quality rating for the nation’s hospitals appears not to adequately account for the risks of undergoing certain procedures at certain hospitals, particularly joint replacement surgery, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The ultimate finding is that the overall hospital quality star ratings program from the Centers for… Read More: CMS star ratings found lacking in some areas, especially risk,… »

'Baby Grady' gives hope to infertile boys with cancer

Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards helping boys with cancer stay fertile, thanks to a baby monkey called Grady. Cancer treatment can damage a boy’s undeveloped testes and leaves a third of survivors infertile in adulthood. Baby Grady is the first primate born using frozen samples of testicles taken before her dad… Read More: 'Baby Grady' gives hope to infertile boys with cancer »

Aspirin: Have the New Guidelines Changed What You Should Do?

pillNoun Project Aspirin. Cheap. Familiar. Should you take it? This week new guidelines about prevention were released – and there was a focus on aspirin. SI have heard some confusion about this common medication – with many people wondering what to do. That made me think that it’s time for a quick briefing on where… Read More: Aspirin: Have the New Guidelines Changed What You Should Do? »