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
E-Health Records May Not Boost Stroke Care
2015-05-04
Study finds similar results whether or not hospital has switched to electronic recordsContinue Reading
911 Best Call for Heart Attack Victims in Rural Areas: Study
2015-05-01
But many drive or are driven to hospital, losing precious time before treatment starts, researchers noteContinue Reading
Where You’re Treated for Heart Attack Matters
2015-04-30
Study finds survival difference of about one year between high- and low-performing hospitalsContinue Reading
C-Section Rates Drop Slightly With Hospital Review Program
2015-04-29
Newborn complications also decreased, Canadian study reports
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Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart Failure
2015-04-29
Death rates may be higher for those lacking clear grasp of doctor’s instructions, study suggestsContinue Reading
Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart Failure
2015-04-29
Death rates may be higher for those lacking clear grasp of doctor’s instructions, study suggestsContinue Reading
Half of U.S. Hospitals Could Do More to Prevent Serious Infections, Study Finds
2015-04-29
Although many precautions are in place, not enough centers set strict antibiotic limitsContinue Reading
ER Practices Key to Helping Those Addicted to Painkillers: Study
2015-04-28
Giving patients drug that helps ease withdrawal works better than simple referrals, experts sayContinue Reading
Income May Affect Survival After Lung Cancer Surgery
2015-04-20
Study also finds education level, hospital linked to odds of death in month after operationContinue Reading
Antibiotics May Be Overused in Many Neonatal ICUs, Study Finds
2015-04-20
Big variation seen in prescribing rates, despite little difference in infection rates
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Unauthorized Breaches of Medical Records on the Rise
2015-04-14
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored onlineContinue Reading
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Face Much Higher Hospitalization Rates
2015-04-13
British study finds fivefold jump in admissions, especially for the youngest, poorest patientsContinue Reading
Older Donated Blood Safe for Heart Surgery Patients, Study Finds
2015-04-08
No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers reportContinue Reading