Smoke-Free Policies May Protect the Heart
2014-03-27
Study found hospitalizations for heart disease, stroke dipped after Michigan passed workplace smoking banContinue Reading
Hospital-Related Infections Hit Nearly 650,000 Patients in 2011: CDC
2014-03-26
Specific source of dangerous germs still unclear in about half of casesContinue Reading
Post-Katrina Heart Woes Persisted at Least 6 Years
2014-03-25
Fallout from stressful events can linger a long time, study suggestsContinue Reading
ERs Dispensing More Narcotic Painkillers: Study
2014-03-21
Less-powerful drugs often better choice, depending on source of pain, doctors sayContinue Reading
Device May Restore Speech to People on Breathing Tubes
2014-03-19
Doctors say ‘electrolarynx’ eased frustration for patient on mechanical ventilatorContinue Reading
Many Hospitals Ineffectively Treat Bloodstream Infections, Study Suggests
2014-03-18
Researchers identify common risk factors doctors should watch forContinue Reading
ICU Patients May Face Mental Health Issues After Discharge
2014-03-18
Study finds diagnoses for depression, anxiety increase within 3 months of ICU stayContinue Reading
ICU Patients May Face Mental Health Issues After Discharge
2014-03-18
Study finds diagnoses for depression, anxiety increase within 3 months of ICU stayContinue Reading
Mental Illness to Blame for 10 Percent of Kids’ Hospitalizations: Study
2014-03-18
Shortage of psychiatrists, psychologists makes it harder to treat children who need help, experts say
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Coordinated Care Helps Elderly With Chronic Diseases
2014-03-17
Odds of complications, hospital admissions lower when patients see fewer doctors, says studyContinue Reading