Vinay Sundaram, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (IMAGE)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Vinay Sundaram, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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A routinely used hospital tool can predict which liver transplant recipients are more likely to do poorly after surgery, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai. According to principal investigator, Dr. Vinay Sundaram, the findings could help doctors identify which patients should receive physical therapy or other targeted interventions to improve their recovery.

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