Subscribe to this tag Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
Health - November 19, 2009
Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows
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For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best
Health - November 19, 2009
Procedure cuts diagnosis time and costs, study finds
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Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement
Health - November 18, 2009
Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find
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New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
Health - November 18, 2009
Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say
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Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study
Health - November 17, 2009
Causes for the disparity need to be further explored, researchers say
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Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation
Health - November 16, 2009
Average amount more than five times higher than annual exposure outside hospital, study shows
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Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery
Health - November 12, 2009
Fewer complications, speedier healing awaits ex-smokers, experts say
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Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
Health - November 10, 2009
Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds
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The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
Health - November 10, 2009
Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people
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Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Health - November 9, 2009
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add
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Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals
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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