Medical Gowns, Gloves Often Source of Contamination: Study
2015-10-12
But researchers say that education and practice can dramatically improve health care worker hygieneContinue Reading
Infections, Not Clumsiness, Cause Many Falls
2015-10-09
Illness can lower blood pressure, lead to dizziness, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Doctors Admit Difficulty in Treating Unexplained Stroke: Poll
2015-10-09
Lack of knowledge can affect outcomes, chances of second strokes, survey authors sayContinue Reading
Sensitive Blood Test May Help Rule Out Heart Attack
2015-10-07
Researchers say goal is to reduce hospital admissions, medical costsContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine May Also Protect Against Pneumonia
2015-10-05
Study suggests about 57 percent of hospitalizations for flu-related pneumonia might be preventedContinue Reading
Zip Line Injuries on the Rise
2015-10-05
Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits, study findsContinue Reading
Obesity Won’t Affect Joint Surgery Safety, Study Finds
2015-10-02
Heavy patients needed fewer blood transfusions, did not have more complicationsContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke May Double Risk of Hospitalization for Kids With Asthma
2015-09-24
Exposure can worsen symptoms and make the disease more difficult to manage, researchers sayContinue Reading
Placing Large Catheter in Vein Under Collarbone Best, Study Finds
2015-09-23
Compared to neck or groin placement, it reduced chances of blood infections, clots among critically illContinue Reading
ERs Often ‘Safety Net’ Care for People With Schizophrenia: CDC
2015-09-23
Report finds more than 380,000 ER visits over 2 years for adults under 65Continue Reading