Steep Price Hikes Led to Drop in Use of 2 Heart Drugs at U.S. Hospitals
2017-08-10
Half as many patients got nitroprusside, while isoproterenol use fell one-third, study findsContinue Reading
Study Spots Cause of Global Outbreak of Infections Tied to Heart Surgeries
2017-07-13
Bacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countriesContinue Reading
Acupuncture May Be Effective Painkiller in the ER
2017-06-19
It’s a safe alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers, Australian researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics: Study
2017-06-15
1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren’t necessaryContinue Reading
Depression Can Slow Hospital Patients’ Recovery: Study
2017-06-09
Screening for the mood disorder is important for successful healing, psychiatrist saysContinue Reading
Overcharging Common in U.S. Emergency Rooms
2017-06-02
Minorities and uninsured are most often victims of ‘price gouging’, study contendsContinue Reading
5 Essential Tips for Hospital Patients and Their Visitors
2017-05-28
Start by keeping hands clean, health experts sayContinue Reading
Hospitals Vary in Moving Stroke Patients to Comfort or Hospice Care
2017-05-25
Study found doctors more apt to suggest it sooner for older, white, female and uninsured patientsContinue Reading
Overcrowded ERs Risky for Some Seriously Ill Patients
2017-05-22
People with sepsis had to wait almost an extra hour for antibiotics in busy hospitals, study findsContinue Reading