Research Shows Ways to Speed Stroke Care
2014-04-23
Studies looked at improvements in ER, specially equipped ambulance that could deliver clot-busting drugContinue Reading
Early Sign of Kidney Disease Often Ignored, Study Says
2014-04-23
Doctors can easily test for excess protein in urineContinue Reading
Athletic Trainers First Line of Treatment for Young Basketballers: Study
2014-04-23
Many high school athletes assessed for sprains, strains outside the hospitalContinue Reading
Too Much Codeine Still Prescribed to U.S. Kids: Study
2014-04-21
ERs give potentially dangerous drug to thousands of children each yearContinue Reading
Nurses’ Experience Key to Better Patient Care, Study Says
2014-04-18
Efficient teamwork reduces hospital staysContinue Reading
Kitchen Cutting Boards Can Harbor Drug-Resistant Germs: Study
2014-04-10
Poultry prep linked to E. coli found on food equipment in homes, hospitalsContinue Reading
Report Questions Effectiveness of Flu Meds
2014-04-10
‘Hidden’ trial data reveals that some Tamiflu claims were unfounded, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Failure Drug Might Help Reduce Hospitalizations
2014-04-09
But study found spironolactone didn’t prevent deaths from common form of heart diseaseContinue Reading
Exercise May Curtail COPD Complications
2014-04-09
Regular physical activity could cut need for hospital readmission for lung disease, study saysContinue Reading
Health Care Workers Wash Hands More When Patients Watching
2014-04-08
Canadian study enlisted patients to monitor hospital staffContinue Reading
ICU-Related Depression Often Overlooked, Study Finds
2014-04-08
One-third of patients exhibit physical symptoms, not the usual mood behaviorsContinue Reading
Muscle Weakness May Persist for Months After ICU Stay
2014-04-07
Hospitalized patients who’d been on mechanical ventilators were studied up to 2 years after dischargeContinue Reading
More ERs Treating Headaches With Narcotics, Study Finds
2014-04-02
Despite guidelines against prescribing powerful painkillers for these patients, the trend has grownContinue Reading