Flu Vaccine May Also Protect Against Pneumonia
2015-10-05
Study suggests about 57 percent of hospitalizations for flu-related pneumonia might be preventedContinue Reading
New Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbug’ an Emerging Threat, CDC Says
2015-10-05
Evidence of CRE found in seven U.S. cities monitored by researchersContinue Reading
Zip Line Injuries on the Rise
2015-10-05
Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits, study findsContinue Reading
Obesity Won’t Affect Joint Surgery Safety, Study Finds
2015-10-02
Heavy patients needed fewer blood transfusions, did not have more complicationsContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke May Double Risk of Hospitalization for Kids With Asthma
2015-09-24
Exposure can worsen symptoms and make the disease more difficult to manage, researchers sayContinue Reading
Placing Large Catheter in Vein Under Collarbone Best, Study Finds
2015-09-23
Compared to neck or groin placement, it reduced chances of blood infections, clots among critically illContinue Reading
ERs Often ‘Safety Net’ Care for People With Schizophrenia: CDC
2015-09-23
Report finds more than 380,000 ER visits over 2 years for adults under 65Continue Reading
Many Critically Ill Patients Lack ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
2015-09-22
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study findsContinue Reading
Many Critically Ill Patients Lack ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
2015-09-22
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study findsContinue Reading
Most Americans Will Experience At Least 1 Diagnostic Error: Report
2015-09-22
In some cases the consequences can be severe, expert panel notesContinue Reading
Treating Older Patients for Pneumonia in ICU May Boost Survival, But Not Costs
2015-09-22
More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Treating Older Patients for Pneumonia in ICU May Boost Survival, But Not Costs
2015-09-22
More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea Carries Risks for Some Kids: Study
2015-09-21
Though the surgery is a primary treatment for sleep disorder, breathing problems can occur afterwardsContinue Reading
Long Nursing Shifts Linked to Job Dissatisfaction
2015-09-11
Greater burnout could lead to mistakes, poor care, researchers cautionContinue Reading