Quality of Care at U.S. Hospitals Shows Improvement
2010-09-23
Latest analysis by Joint Commission finds ‘encouraging’ rates of performanceContinue Reading
Diaries May Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress in ICU Patients
2010-09-22
Those given a treatment journal less likely to develop the disorder, study findsContinue Reading
Delayed Appendicitis Surgery Not Linked to Worse Outcomes
2010-09-21
Operating time and hospital stays slightly longer, but differences not clinically significant, study findsContinue Reading
Plavix, Heartburn Drug Safe to Take Together: Study
2010-09-21
No interaction seen between blood thinner, proton-pump inhibitors, researchers sayContinue Reading
IV Aspirin Drip Appears to Be Safe, Effective for Migraine
2010-09-20
More commonly used in Europe, but treatment shows potential in small U.S. studyContinue Reading
Increase in Seizures Seen in Kids With H1N1 Flu
2010-09-20
More anti-epileptic meds needed for children with swine flu complications than seasonal flu, study foundContinue Reading
Smoke-Free Laws May Help Kids Breathe Easier
2010-09-15
Scottish study showed 18 percent annual decline in childhood asthma hospitalizationsContinue Reading
New Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Reaches U.S. Shores
2010-09-15
But the nation already has its own version of this antibiotic-resistant bacteria, CDC saysContinue Reading
Dying at Home Often Easier on Cancer Patients, Caregivers
2010-09-13
Those left behind more likely to develop psychiatric problems if loved one dies in hospital, study findsContinue Reading
Unneeded Hospital Transfers Add to U.S. Health-Cost Burden, Study Says
2010-09-10
Reducing ‘secondary over-triage’ could help improve balance sheet, researchers sayContinue Reading
Distrust of Hospitals May Deter Black Blood Donors: Study
2010-09-10
Finding may explain why blacks less likely than whites to give bloodContinue Reading
Emergency Visits for Stomach Pain Rose Over Decade
2010-09-08
Use of medical imaging also increased, U.S. government study foundContinue Reading
Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
2010-09-07
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggestsContinue Reading
Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
2010-09-03
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizationsContinue Reading