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Dr. Michelle Humeidan

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Dr. Michelle Humeidan led a study at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center that found playing brain games in the days before surgery helps prevent postoperative delirium, a common complication that leads to longer hospital stays, slower recoveries and an increased risk of death.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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