U.S. Hospitals Halve Catheter Infection Rates: Review
2016-11-21
But many critically ill patients still exposed to deadly bacteria, Consumer Reports researchers sayContinue Reading
Low Blood Sugar Linked to Death Risk for Hospital Patients
2016-11-17
Association was seen even if patient did not have diabetesContinue Reading
Kids Can Beat ‘Complex’ Pneumonia Without IV Antibiotics: Study
2016-11-17
Drugs taken by mouth were just as effective for children after hospital dischargeContinue Reading
Almost 1 in 4 Face Surprise Bills After ER Visit
2016-11-16
Although hospital may be in insurance network, doctors who treat you may not be, study findsContinue Reading
Many Atrial Fibrillation Patients Missing Out on Blood Thinners
2016-11-16
Half aren’t being given these potentially lifesaving medications when discharged from hospital, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Failure Hospitalizations on the Rise in U.S.
2016-11-15
But the length of stay is getting shorter and survival rates are going up, study findsContinue Reading
Kids With Cardiac Arrest Less Likely to Survive CPR at Night
2016-11-08
Researchers don’t yet know why chances of success better at other times of dayContinue Reading
Kids With Cardiac Arrest Less Likely to Survive CPR at Night
2016-11-08
Researchers don’t yet know why chances of success better at other times of dayContinue Reading
Skin Condition Often Misdiagnosed as Bacterial Problem
2016-11-04
Inaccurately diagnosed cellulitis leads to unnecessary antibiotics, hospitalizationsContinue Reading
Robotic Surgical Tools Tough to Keep Clean
2016-11-01
Findings suggest better cleaning procedures, more monitoring of instruments would helpContinue Reading
Nurses’ ‘Scrubs’ Pick Up Bad Hospital Germs
2016-10-27
Superbug MRSA, other disease-causing bacteria detected on uniforms in ICUContinue Reading
More Kids and Teens Heading to ER With Headaches
2016-10-21
Study finds hospital admissions for head pain also up; reasons are unclearContinue Reading
More Kids and Teens Heading to ER With Headaches
2016-10-21
Study finds hospital admissions for head pain also up; reasons are unclearContinue Reading
Lasting Jump in ER Visits After Oregon Medicaid Expansion
2016-10-19
People didn’t substitute doctors for emergency rooms — they used both, study saysContinue Reading