Blood Transfusion During Flight to Trauma Center Boosts Survival: Study
2015-02-16
But blood needs to be refrigerated on helicopters, researcher notedContinue Reading
Kids Living in ‘Stroke Belt’ Not More Likely to Have Stroke: Study
2015-02-12
Children living in southeastern United States may not face same risk as older residentsContinue Reading
More Stroke Patients Getting Clot-Buster Quickly, Study Shows
2015-02-11
Many local hospitals now comfortable giving tPA drip, then shipping patients to advanced medical centersContinue Reading
Researchers Identify 8 Signs of Impending Death
2015-02-09
Findings could help families prepare and aid in end-of-life care choicesContinue Reading
Infection Most Likely Cause of Hospital Readmission After Surgery
2015-02-03
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher saysContinue Reading
Battlefield Blood-Transfusion ‘Recipe’ Passes Real-Life Test
2015-02-03
Balanced mix of blood products, developed in combat arenas, better than regular transfusions, trial findsContinue Reading
Are Too Many Heart Failure Patients Getting IV Fluids?
2015-02-02
Since treatment usually aims at draining excess fluid, adding IV fluid ‘defeats purpose,’ one expert saidContinue Reading
Are Too Many Heart Failure Patients Getting IV Fluids?
2015-02-02
Since treatment usually aims at draining excess fluid, adding IV fluid ‘defeats purpose,’ one expert saidContinue Reading
Non-Drug Options Can Help Curb Delirium in Hospital Patients, Study Finds
2015-02-02
Simply reminding patient each morning of date, place can help, researchers foundContinue Reading
Medication Problems May Spur Many Child ER Trips, Study Finds
2015-02-02
Bad reactions, misuse are the common culprits, researchers sayContinue Reading