Many Critically Ill Patients Lack ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
2015-09-22
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study findsContinue Reading
Many Critically Ill Patients Lack ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
2015-09-22
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study findsContinue Reading
Most Americans Will Experience At Least 1 Diagnostic Error: Report
2015-09-22
In some cases the consequences can be severe, expert panel notesContinue Reading
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