Treating Older Patients for Pneumonia in ICU May Boost Survival, But Not Costs
2015-09-22
More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea Carries Risks for Some Kids: Study
2015-09-21
Though the surgery is a primary treatment for sleep disorder, breathing problems can occur afterwardsContinue Reading
Long Nursing Shifts Linked to Job Dissatisfaction
2015-09-11
Greater burnout could lead to mistakes, poor care, researchers cautionContinue Reading
Delirium in Older Surgical Patients Threatens Recovery
2015-09-09
Sudden confusion is a postoperative complication linked to longer hospital stays, researchers sayContinue Reading
Kids’ ER Visits for Medicine Overdoses Dropping: Report
2015-09-08
Education, prevention messages, safer packaging may be working, CDC says
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Early Treatment With Flu Antivirals May Shorten Seniors’ Hospital Stay
2015-09-03
Study found it also cut need for more care after dischargeContinue Reading
Seniors Often Underestimate Their Frailty, Study Finds
2015-08-31
Nearly one-quarter had trouble getting out of hospital bed, walking 10 feet and getting back in bedContinue Reading
Doctors Rarely Discuss Religion With Critically Ill, Study Says
2015-08-31
Researchers find a significant need goes unfulfilledContinue Reading
Guidelines for Preventing Catheter Infections in ICU Often Ignored: Study
2015-08-28
Only 44 percent of health-care providers said they follow CDC recommendationsContinue Reading
Seniors More Likely to Wind Up in Hospital After Outpatient Surgery: Study
2015-08-25
Older patients need more help with discharge, dosing instructions, researchers sayContinue Reading