COVID-19 Patients Who Undergo Surgery are at Increased Risk of Postoperative Death
Patients undergoing surgery after contracting coronavirus are at greatly increased risk of postoperative death, a new global study published in The Lancet reveals.
At 6-foot-9-inches tall, Boston Bruins Captain Zdeno Chára doesn’t look up to many people. But these days he is clearly looking up to every member of "Team MGH," saluting their dedication to patients, colleagues and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Boston Bruins captain offers words of support for Mass General.
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