Health News Archives
Hospitals
Program Seeks to Reduce ICU Infections
An estimated 250,000 such illnesses occur each year, CDC says
’Superbug’ Test Detects MRSA Faster
Existing diagnostics can take up to 3 days
Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers
Patient Harm From Problem ’Handoffs’ Is Common: Report
Hospital residents say poor transfers of care as serious as medication-related errors
Alert Issued on Use of Blood Thinners
Latest warning follows high-profile dosing errors
Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients
Prior history of mental health problems, sedative use contribute to risk, study says
Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals’ Bottom Line
Better treatment of sickest patients can save more than $300 a day, study says
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
But new technologies don't replace basic infection control procedures, expert says
Med School Diversity May Help Whites Care Better for Minorities
Findings urge push for broad-based admission policies that reflect ethnic variety
CDC Campaign Targets MRSA Infections
Well-informed parents are a child's best defense, official says
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