Study Spots Cause of Global Outbreak of Infections Tied to Heart Surgeries
2017-07-13
Bacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countriesContinue Reading
Opioid-Linked Hospitalizations Rising Fastest for Women: Study
2017-06-21
U.S. cases rose 75 percent for females vs. 55 percent for males over a decade, study findsContinue Reading
Acupuncture May Be Effective Painkiller in the ER
2017-06-19
It’s a safe alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers, Australian researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics: Study
2017-06-15
1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren’t necessaryContinue Reading
Depression Can Slow Hospital Patients’ Recovery: Study
2017-06-09
Screening for the mood disorder is important for successful healing, psychiatrist saysContinue Reading
Overcharging Common in U.S. Emergency Rooms
2017-06-02
Minorities and uninsured are most often victims of ‘price gouging’, study contendsContinue Reading
5 Essential Tips for Hospital Patients and Their Visitors
2017-05-28
Start by keeping hands clean, health experts sayContinue Reading
Hospitals Vary in Moving Stroke Patients to Comfort or Hospice Care
2017-05-25
Study found doctors more apt to suggest it sooner for older, white, female and uninsured patientsContinue Reading
Overcrowded ERs Risky for Some Seriously Ill Patients
2017-05-22
People with sepsis had to wait almost an extra hour for antibiotics in busy hospitals, study findsContinue Reading
Your Doctor’s Age Might Affect Your Care
2017-05-17
Study found older patients’ hospital survival was slightly higher when their physician was youngerContinue Reading
Odds for C-Section May Depend on Hospital
2017-05-16
Consumer Reports finds rates vary from 7 to 64 percent across U.S.Continue Reading
Blood Vessel-Clearing Procedure Riskier on Weekends: Study
2017-05-12
Though low overall, the odds of dying are doubled if angioplasty is done on Saturday or SundayContinue Reading
Ransom-Seeking Hackers Targeting Hospital Data
2017-05-12
Medical information a vulnerable target for those planning ‘ransomware’ attacks, doctor warnsContinue Reading