Drug-Resistant Superbug Increasing in Southeast U.S. Hospitals
2014-07-18
Fivefold rise in cases reported at community hospitals over five years, study findsContinue Reading
With ERs, the Busier, the Better, Study Finds
2014-07-17
Risk of death may be 10 percent lower at high-volume emergency roomsContinue Reading
Emergency Surgeries on Weekends Riskier for Kids: Study
2014-07-11
Possible explanations include fewer hospital staffers, slower response times, researchers sayContinue Reading
Choosing Hospice Care Isn’t Always Easy
2014-07-07
Best time to check out options is before you need them, suggests expertContinue Reading
Teen Drinkers Risking Their Lives: Study
2014-07-03
And when they take drugs, chances of serious health outcomes rise even higher, researchers reportContinue Reading
A Laptop May Boost a Hospitalized Child’s Recovery
2014-06-30
Kids who videoconference with family, friends report less stress, study saysContinue Reading
Many Unaware of Their HIV Status Until It’s Advanced
2014-06-26
ER study also finds high proportion without health insuranceContinue Reading
ER Visits Peak When Kids Barred From Child Care: Study
2014-06-23
Many working parents need doctor’s note, can’t wait for regular appointmentContinue Reading
Number of Induced Labors Falling in U.S., CDC Says
2014-06-18
Early, elective C-section rate down, tooContinue Reading
Scientists Explore How Fecal Transplant Eases Tough Infection
2014-06-17
Goal is an easier delivery method for treating C. difficileContinue Reading
Hospital’s Efforts to Boost Patient Safety Pay Off
2014-06-12
Study found obstetric malpractice claims dropped by half after program was put in placeContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Be Hospitalized: Study
2014-06-12
Findings show that ongoing health problems follow them long after they’ve beaten their diseaseContinue Reading
Vaccine for Infant Tummy Bug Cuts Hospitalizations: CDC
2014-06-09
Fewer children admitted for severe diarrhea tied to rotavirus, researchers say
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Antibiotic Lowers Death Risk for Elderly Patients With Pneumonia: Study
2014-06-03
But azithromycin boosted chances of heart attack slightly in this vulnerable populationContinue Reading