Improper Antibiotic Use Often Due to Misdiagnosis: Study
2015-05-20
Identifying illness correctly is key to drugs’ effectiveness, researcher saysContinue Reading
Stenting Outcomes Vary Widely Among U.S. Hospitals
2015-05-18
Stroke, death more common at some centers than othersContinue Reading
Clowning Around May Be Good Medicine for Kids Facing Surgery
2015-05-15
Study found real psychological benefits for kids, plus lower medical billsContinue Reading
Clowning Around May Be Good Medicine for Kids Facing Surgery
2015-05-15
Study found real psychological benefits for kids, plus lower medical billsContinue Reading
Multiple ER Visits Linked to Risk of Prescription-Drug Overdose Death
2015-05-14
Researcher sees ‘important window’ of opportunity for interventionContinue Reading
ERs See Spike in Narcotic Painkiller Abuse Cases
2015-05-14
U.S. report found problem was greatest among women and patients 55 and olderContinue Reading
Researchers Hone in on Genes Linked to Serious Blood Infection
2015-05-13
Study findings could lead to new test to detect sepsis earlierContinue Reading
Abnormal Test Results in Hospital Signal Raised Kidney Injury Risk
2015-05-13
Research finds other risk factors include diabetes, being older, male or blackContinue Reading
J&J to Rely on Bioethicists for Guidance on New Drugs for Dying Patients
2015-05-07
Terminally ill often have limited access to experimental medicationsContinue Reading
Patients With Bleeding Strokes May Do Better at Specialized Centers
2015-05-06
Study found victims were less likely to die within 90 days when treated at more advanced facilitiesContinue Reading
‘Good’ Bacteria Might Fight Common Hospital Infection: Study
2015-05-05
Drinking safe strain of C. difficile seems to help prevent recurrence of its toxic cousinContinue Reading
Outbreaks of Gut ‘Superbug’ More Common in Northeast: Study
2015-05-05
Death rates were highest in the Midwest, and in older peopleContinue Reading
Preemie Girls Feed Sooner Than Boys, Study Finds
2015-05-05
Their eating timetable affects release date from hospitalContinue Reading
Obesity Tied to Risk of Complications After Plastic Surgery
2015-05-04
Study findings suggest these patients might need more thorough care before and after procedureContinue Reading