Prescription Painkillers Fueling Overdose Cases in ERs, Study Finds
2014-10-27
More than two-thirds involve these medications, researchers reportContinue Reading
Doctors Often Unaware Their Patients Have Catheters
2014-10-23
Small tubes reduce needle sticks, but can increase infection risk if left too longContinue Reading
U.S. Ranks Last Among Wealthy Nations in Access to Health Care
2014-10-22
Survey conducted prior to implementation of Affordable Care Act, howeverContinue Reading
ER Visits Linked to Synthetic Pot More Than Double, Report Finds
2014-10-16
Misperception that it is safe makes it especially dangerous, experts sayContinue Reading
Limiting Malpractice Claims May Not Curb Costly Medical Tests
2014-10-15
ER charges haven’t declined in 3 states with legislative reforms, study saysContinue Reading
More Kids Using ERs for Medical Care, Researchers Say
2014-10-14
Uninsured and privately insured children show biggest increases in California study
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More Kids Using ERs for Medical Care, Researchers Say
2014-10-14
Uninsured and privately insured children show biggest increases in California study
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Study Finds Hospital Patients Don’t Wash Their Hands Enough
2014-10-09
More education needed about importance of infection control, researcher saysContinue Reading
Kids May Leave Hospital Sooner When Antibiotics Are Controlled
2014-10-09
Findings support use of drug ‘stewardship programs,’ researchers sayContinue Reading
Hospitals’ High Antibiotic Use May Boost Germs’ Resistance: Study
2014-10-07
Improving diagnostics could help curb problem, experts sayContinue Reading