End-of-Life Care Discussions May Miss Patient Priorities
2014-11-03
Care preferences, prognosis, values, fears important to the ill and their familyContinue Reading
Very Special Delivery: Unused U.S. Surgical Supplies
2014-10-28
Researchers estimate large hospitals generate 2 million pounds a year for possible overseas donationContinue Reading
Prescription Painkillers Fueling Overdose Cases in ERs, Study Finds
2014-10-27
More than two-thirds involve these medications, researchers reportContinue Reading
Prescription Painkillers Fueling Overdose Cases in ERs, Study Finds
2014-10-27
More than two-thirds involve these medications, researchers reportContinue Reading
Few U.S. Hospitals Ready to Handle Ebola, Survey Finds
2014-10-24
Many don’t have enough staff, training or equipment to control often deadly virus, experts sayContinue Reading
Few U.S. Hospitals Ready to Handle Ebola, Survey Finds
2014-10-24
Many don’t have enough staff, training or equipment to control often deadly virus, experts sayContinue Reading
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Babies Delivered by C-Section, Study Finds
2014-10-23
But cesarean rates vary widely across the countryContinue Reading
Doctors Often Unaware Their Patients Have Catheters
2014-10-23
Small tubes reduce needle sticks, but can increase infection risk if left too longContinue Reading
U.S. Ranks Last Among Wealthy Nations in Access to Health Care
2014-10-22
Survey conducted prior to implementation of Affordable Care Act, howeverContinue Reading
Hospital Study Offers Solutions to ‘Alarm Fatigue’
2014-10-22
2.5 million beeps, bleeps sounded in one month at one U.S. medical centerContinue Reading
Where Ebola Battles Are Won
2014-10-22
Four special U.S. medical centers are first-line treatment choices, but many local hospitals up to the challenge, experts sayContinue Reading
CDC Tightens Rules on Caring for Ebola Patients
2014-10-20
Full body suits, respirators now recommended, along with monitor to observe workers removing gearContinue Reading
ER Visits Linked to Synthetic Pot More Than Double, Report Finds
2014-10-16
Misperception that it is safe makes it especially dangerous, experts sayContinue Reading
Limiting Malpractice Claims May Not Curb Costly Medical Tests
2014-10-15
ER charges haven’t declined in 3 states with legislative reforms, study saysContinue Reading