Fewer Deaths in Larger, Busier Hospitals
2010-03-24
However, increased volume is only one factor, researchers sayContinue Reading
Poll Finds Americans Blame Insurers, Drug Companies for Rising Health Costs
2010-03-24
But the real drivers are higher fees, increased utilization and more sophisticated and costly medical technologies, some experts sayContinue Reading
End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives
2010-03-24
Advance directive improves odds that wishes will be followed, study showsContinue Reading
When Heart Is in Crisis, High Blood Pressure a Good Sign
2010-03-23
Study finds better survival rates a year after intensive careContinue Reading
Racial Disparities Persist in Hospital Stroke Care
2010-03-22
Black patients less likely than whites, Hispanics to receive all recommended measures, research showsContinue Reading
Hypoglycemia May Raise Risk of Death in ICU Patients
2010-03-19
Continuous glucose monitoring of critically ill patients suggestedContinue Reading
More Patients Die in Crowded Hospitals
2010-03-19
But occupancy levels change daily, so don’t base choice solely on numbers, experts sayContinue Reading
Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU
2010-03-19
Moms-to-be more likely to become critically ill than others, study findsContinue Reading
Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents
2010-03-17
Despite giving ‘informed consent,’ many can’t recall details, study findsContinue Reading
Treat Women With Heart Attack Just Like Men: Study
2010-03-16
That will increase their odds of survival, experts sayContinue Reading
Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
2010-03-10
Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockageContinue Reading
Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
2010-03-10
Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride themContinue Reading
Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients
2010-03-08
Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study findsContinue Reading
Death After Discharge Rates Higher in Elderly ICU Patients
2010-03-02
Risk highest among those who had mechanical ventilation, study findsContinue Reading