1 in 5 Elderly Patients in U.S. Injured Due to Medical Care
2014-05-27
Sickest patients at greatest risk, researchers say
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Cancer Center Ads Focus on Emotions More Than Facts, Study Finds
2014-05-27
Researchers say it’s not clear whether this sways patients when making treatment decisionsContinue Reading
Don’t Let the Warm Weather Leave You Snakebitten
2014-05-25
If bitten, call 911 but keep the snake away from the ERContinue Reading
New Campaign Seeks to Help Sleep-Deprived Americans
2014-05-23
‘Sleep Well, Be Well’ hopes to boost the nation’s health by stressing the necessity of restful nightsContinue Reading
Consistent Protein Intake Key to Muscle Strength, Study Says
2014-05-22
Many Americans consume too little early in the dayContinue Reading
Costs a Barrier to Asthma Care for Some Kids
2014-05-22
High co-pays prevent some children from seeing a doctor or getting needed meds, study finds
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Jury Still Out on Whether Doctors Should Screen for Suicide Risk
2014-05-19
However, physicians should look for depression in their patients, governmental task force notesContinue Reading
ICU Patients at Much Greater Risk for PTSD: Study
2014-05-19
Stay in intensive care can be traumatic for both patients and their families, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sports Injuries Can Damage Kidneys, Study Finds
2014-05-19
Researchers urge doctors to consider possibility of renal trauma in these casesContinue Reading
Blood Infections Play Role in Up to Half of Hospital Deaths: Study
2014-05-18
Treating these dangerous conditions also uses up a fifth of hospital expenditures, researchers foundContinue Reading