New Guidelines Urge Use of MRI Over CT Scan in Stroke Patients
2010-07-12
American Academy of Neurology now says diffusion MRI best for detecting blockageContinue Reading
Heart Attack Care Is Getting Better, Report Finds
2010-07-12
U.S. hospitals, patients are responding quicker to warning signs and treatment protocolsContinue Reading
Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study
2010-07-12
Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists Engineering Advanced Wound Dressings
2010-07-09
Embedded antibiotics would be released only when infection is detected, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Docs Deliver Cancer Diagnosis Badly: Study
2010-07-07
Devastating news relayed by phone, in public hospital locations, survey findsContinue Reading
ICU Deaths More Likely on Weekends, Review Reveals
2010-07-06
Reduced staffing might be one explanation, researchers sayContinue Reading
'Family-Centered Rounds' for Pediatric Patients Applauded
2010-07-02
Including families in hospital discussions benefits trainees, children, parents, study findsContinue Reading
End-of-Life Care Has 'Room for Improvement'
2010-06-28
Researchers urge hospitals to provide more evaluation, communication for dying patientsContinue Reading
'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients
2010-06-25
In mouse study, low doses of hydrogen sulfide reduced organ damage, study foundContinue Reading
Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
2010-06-24
Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugarContinue Reading
New Method Proposed for Gauging Hospital Infection Rates
2010-06-22
Current system doesn’t accurately portray extent of the problem, study saysContinue Reading
Fewer Hours for Medical Residents May Backfire
2010-06-22
Workweek restrictions negatively affect surgical training and patient care, study findsContinue Reading
Labor Induction May Boost C-Section Risk
2010-06-22
One in five cesareans due to ‘failed inductions,’ researchers findContinue Reading
Few Americans Using Electronic Medical Records
2010-06-17
Many aren’t even sure their doctor offers the technology, new poll findsContinue Reading