Doctors, Nurse Practitioners Offer Comparable Outpatient Heart Care: Study
2015-10-12
While few differences were found, compliance with guidelines is poor overallContinue Reading
Americans Concerned About Prescription Painkiller Addiction
2015-10-12
People support more education for doctors and regulations to limit abusive access, survey findsContinue Reading
Medical Gowns, Gloves Often Source of Contamination: Study
2015-10-12
But researchers say that education and practice can dramatically improve health care worker hygieneContinue Reading
Slow Progress on Curbing Wasteful, ‘Low-Value’ Health Care Practices: Study
2015-10-12
Many tests, procedures and drugs routinely ordered by U.S. doctors are of little real benefit, experts contendContinue Reading
Kids With Mental Ills Often Treated Solely by Primary Care Doctors
2015-10-12
Shortage of child psychiatrists helps explain findings, expert saysContinue Reading
Many Doctors Admit Difficulty in Treating Unexplained Stroke: Poll
2015-10-09
Lack of knowledge can affect outcomes, chances of second strokes, survey authors sayContinue Reading
Americans Spend More on Health Care, But Fare Worse: Report
2015-10-08
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowestContinue Reading
Surgeon’s Experience Tied to Success of Thyroid Removal: Study
2015-10-08
Patients should ask how many of these operations the doctor does each yearContinue Reading
Sensitive Blood Test May Help Rule Out Heart Attack
2015-10-07
Researchers say goal is to reduce hospital admissions, medical costsContinue Reading