American College of Surgeons: Urban Heat Islands Linked to Worse Recovery After Major Surgery
September 26, 2026
September 26, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Urban Heat Islands Linked to Worse Recovery After Major Surgery
Air conditioning, hydration, and access to cooling centers may need to become part of discharge planning, researchers say
September 24, 2026
Key Takeaways
* Among 697,552 patients undergoing major surgery, each additional 1 C (1.8 F) of urban . . .
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Urban Heat Islands Linked to Worse Recovery After Major Surgery
Air conditioning, hydration, and access to cooling centers may need to become part of discharge planning, researchers say
September 24, 2026
Key Takeaways
* Among 697,552 patients undergoing major surgery, each additional 1 C (1.8 F) of urban . . .