Hospital ICUs May Be Overused
2016-12-29
Single medical center study found half of those getting intensive care didn’t need itContinue Reading
On Hospital Wards, Patient Crises May Have ‘Domino Effect’
2016-12-27
When one patient has an emergency, the odds that a 2nd patient will face trouble also rises, study findsContinue Reading
Is Season the Reason Why Heart Deaths Spike at Christmas?
2016-12-22
Increase isn’t tied to cold temps, but likely due to holiday-related factors, researchers sayContinue Reading
Is Season the Reason Why Heart Deaths Spike at Christmas?
2016-12-22
Increase isn’t tied to cold temps, but likely due to holiday-related factors, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obamacare May Have Broadened Patients’ ER Choices
2016-12-20
Insurance affects where people go for emergency care, study findsContinue Reading
Female Doctors May Have an Edge: Study
2016-12-19
Older hospital patients treated by a woman were slightly less likely to be readmitted or die within 30 daysContinue Reading
Obama Signs Sweeping Health Care Bill Into Law
2016-12-13
21st Century Cures Act includes intiatives to boost mental, physical healthContinue Reading
Obama Signs Sweeping Health Care Bill Into Law
2016-12-13
21st Century Cures Act includes intiatives to boost mental, physical healthContinue Reading
Congress Passes Sweeping Health Care Bill
2016-12-07
21st Century Cures Act includes intiatives to boost mental, physical healthContinue Reading
Quick Shot of Epinephrine Boosts Cardiac Arrest Patients’ Survival: Study
2016-12-06
A dose within 5 minutes of heart stopping increased chances by 20 percentContinue Reading