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Having Surgery at The End of The Week Could Make a Concerning Difference


A thorough study of 429,691 surgeries in Canada has revealed a worrying statistic: you're around 5 percent more likely to die, experience complications, or need to go back to the hospital if you have your operation just before the weekend, rather than just after.

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