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    Saturday, November 21, 2009
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    Easy access to MRIs increases back surgeries

    (HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-10-14
    An analysis of Medicare data has found that people with new pain in their low back are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area that has an abundance of MRI machines.  Read full story >
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