Follow-Up Prevents Repeat Emergency Department Visits for Kids with Asthma
Follow-up care after an asthma-related visit to the emergency department may help prevent future emergency visits for children, a new study led by UCSF researchers found.
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Give to UCSFFollow-up care after an asthma-related visit to the emergency department may help prevent future emergency visits for children, a new study led by UCSF researchers found.
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