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Health - November 3, 2009
Study finds growing number of C. difficile infections among elderly
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Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Health - November 2, 2009
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds
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Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Health - November 1, 2009
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds
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Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England
Health - October 30, 2009
More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse
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Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Health - October 30, 2009
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline
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Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
Health - October 29, 2009
Specialty facilities are more apt to give needed treatment, and faster, study finds
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17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance
Health - October 29, 2009
Kids without coverage are more apt to die while hospitalized, study finds
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Access to U.S. Burn Centers Varies by Region
Health - October 27, 2009
Northeasterners have best proximity, southerners the worst, study finds
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Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest
Health - October 21, 2009
Study finds no difference when compared to routine dialysis
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Health Buzz: Cancer Society Shifts Stance on Screening and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 21, 2009
Recommending a calorie limit on school lunches; which of America's Best Hospitals satisfy patients?
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Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time
Health - October 20, 2009
Drug given within 4.5 hours still benefits patients, study shows
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Hospital Patients Speak Their Mind in Satisfaction Surveys
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Avery Comarow
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Health - October 20, 2009
Nursing, pain relief, and whether they would recommend the hospital to others are among the questions.
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These Best Hospitals Are Best at Satisfying Patients
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Avery Comarow
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
Of 154 centers that U.S. News ranked in America’s Best Hospitals, patients surveyed liked these most.
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Which Best Hospitals Are Best (and Worst) at Pain Management
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Avery Comarow
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
It's no surprise that all facilities aren't equal at keeping pain under control.
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Which Best Hospitals Have Great (and Not So Great) Nurses
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Avery Comarow
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
Patient satisfaction surveys weigh responses to requests, courtesy, and more.
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Heart Failure Treatment Underused
Health - October 20, 2009
Two-thirds of patients in U.S. hospitals fail to get recommended therapy, study finds
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They May Excel, But They're the Worst Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction
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Avery Comarow
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
Patients surveyed give these hospitals, some of America’s best, a poor score overall.
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Hospital Workers May Trigger Dangerous Outbreaks
Health - October 19, 2009
Study finds employees who see many patients daily may be key players in spreading germs
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Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
Health - October 16, 2009
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage
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As More Cyclists Hit the Road, Serious Injuries Rise
Health - October 14, 2009
Helmet use, investment in bike lanes could protect more riders, researchers say
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Tired Doctors More Prone to Errors
Health - October 13, 2009
Long shifts, little sleep raise complication rate for practicing physicians, study finds
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Swine Flu Can Move Quickly to Severe Illness
Health - October 12, 2009
Canadian, Mexican studies suggest U.S. hospitals need to be ready for surge of cases
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Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
Health - October 9, 2009
Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say
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American Heart Association Guidelines Save Lives
Health - October 9, 2009
Heart attack, heart failure survival better at hospitals given awards for following program
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Health Care Varies From State to State
Health - October 8, 2009
Where you live really does make a difference, report finds
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