Using Same Hospital for Complications After Surgery Lowers Death Risk: Study
2015-06-18
Patients also did slightly better when original team of doctors treated them on readmissionContinue Reading
Smoking Blamed for Half of Deaths From Major Cancers in People Over 35
2015-06-15
Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths linked to smoking, researchers sayContinue Reading
Chamomile Tea Tied to Longer Lives for Mexican-American Women
2015-06-13
But study did not determine how much was consumed, and only found an association, not cause-and-effect linkContinue Reading
Spinal Cord Injuries Drop Among Young, But Rise Among Older Americans
2015-06-09
Falls are the major cause among the elderly, researchers say
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Millions More Long-Term Care Workers Needed by 2030: Study
2015-06-08
Biggest need is in home and personal care aides, expert saysContinue Reading
Doctors Can Influence End-of-Life Care
2015-06-08
Terminally ill patients of physicians who frequently refer to hospice more likely to choose it, study saysContinue Reading
Millions More Long-Term Care Workers Needed by 2030: Study
2015-06-08
Biggest need is in home and personal care aides, expert saysContinue Reading
Doctors Can Influence End-of-Life Care
2015-06-08
Terminally ill patients of physicians who frequently refer to hospice more likely to choose it, study saysContinue Reading
Scoring System May Predict Patient’s Risk of Death in Next Year
2015-06-08
For now, researchers see this as a tool for hospital comparisons, not patient careContinue Reading
Large Majority of Americans Still Backs Death Penalty
2015-06-08
Reports of ‘botched’ executions and shortage of lethal drugs haven’t swayed opinions, HealthDay/Harris Poll findsContinue Reading
Falls Are Leading Cause of Childhood Injuries, Expert Says
2015-06-04
Parents should be particularly careful about windowsContinue Reading
Resuming Blood Pressure Meds After Surgery Linked to Better Outcomes
2015-06-04
Study suggests delay in restarting drugs leads to more complicationsContinue Reading
Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps the Heart in Type 2 Diabetes
2015-06-03
But study showed it’s not enough to prevent related deathsContinue Reading
Rise in Deaths Even When Smog Is Below EPA Standard: Study
2015-06-03
Experts say stricter air pollution regulations are needed
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