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
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