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Abusing Rest and Shifting From Bed to Movement
Dr. Alvarez argues bed rest harms patients, noting historical shifts toward early mobilization after surgery and confinement. He cites Mead on “The Abuse of Rest,” medical trends reducing phlebitis risk and improving heart recovery, and promotes his booklet on heart trouble available by mail.
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Kenny
Weir Mitchell
Sedgwick Mead
Vallejo
Calif
Mead
Alvarez
Walter C. Alvarez
Tucson Daily Citizen