September 08, 2010: Emergency Visits for Stomach Pain Rose Over Decade
Use of medical imaging also increased, U.S. government study found

September 07, 2010: Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests

September 03, 2010: Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations

September 03, 2010: Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say

September 03, 2010: Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests

September 02, 2010: Response Team Reduces Rate of Cardiac Arrests: Hospital
'Code Blue' emergencies at VA center declined 57 percent in first two years, study shows

August 27, 2010: Quality of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health
Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found

August 26, 2010: Doctors' Religious Beliefs Can Color Their Care of Terminally Ill
Survey found agnostics, atheists almost twice as likely to make choices that hasten end of life

August 18, 2010: Palliative Care May Boost Mood, Survival
Lung cancer patients had better quality of life, longer survival, study finds

August 18, 2010: Reminders Spur Hospital Staff to Remove Patient Catheters
Systems that promote timely action can cut rate of urinary tract infections, researchers say

August 17, 2010: Early Care Urged for Patients With Trouble Swallowing
'Dysphagia' significantly impacts hospital resources and patient outcomes, researchers say

August 17, 2010: Deaths From Heart Attack Rise With Delays in Care
Study finds 10% increase in mortality with every additional hour between call, treatment

August 16, 2010: Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survival, Study Says
But only a small number of patients received the service after discharge, Canadian researchers find

August 11, 2010: Travel for Surgery May Help Spread New Superbug
Antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria found in patients who underwent procedures in India, researchers say

August 11, 2010: Underage Drinkers Rushed to ER Mostly Male
Better follow-up care needed, says federal expert

August 10, 2010: More Medicaid Patients Using ERs, Study Finds
Increased volume adds to wait time, researchers find

August 10, 2010: Hospital-Acquired MRSA Infections On the Decline, CDC Says
Better infection control may have antibiotic-resistant Staph on the run, experts say

August 06, 2010: Foot Doctors Can Help Diabetics Avoid Amputation: Study
Podiatrists detect conditions that might lead to limb loss, experts say

August 04, 2010: Students With Humanities Background Do Equally Well in Med School
They met and sometimes surpassed peers with traditional pre-med requirements

August 03, 2010: Certified Nurse Anesthetists Can Safely Go Solo, Study Suggests
No higher risk of death, complications when they worked unsupervised, research found

July 27, 2010: Rush Victims of Deadliest Heart Attacks to Specialty Centers: Study
Researchers estimate this will save twice as many lives and be far less expensive as expanding specialized treatment

July 27, 2010: Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low'
Michigan study finds high-volume hospitals, surgeons reporting fewest problems

July 27, 2010: Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group, Study Finds
Common complication may increase odds of dementia, institutionalization and death, researchers say

July 26, 2010: Want a Certain Doctor in the ER?
How request is treated may depend on your gender, race or religion, study finds

July 23, 2010: Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized
Expert says docs may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient's mental illness

July 20, 2010: Screening for Sepsis Could Save Lives, Researchers Say
Emergency surgery, co-existing illness, age over 60 linked to deadly blood infection, study found

July 19, 2010: Parents Can Help Limit Kids' Exposure to Medical Imaging
Expert advises asking some questions before allowing X-rays or CT scans

July 16, 2010: Computers Help Beat Hospital Infections
Hospitals with automated surveillance systems can better respond to outbreaks, survey suggests

July 14, 2010: High Readmission Rates May Not Mean Worse Hospital Care
Medicare plans to use data on returning patients as quality measure, but study questions validity

July 14, 2010: Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home
Study finds no difference in outcome for lung exacerbations compared to hospital care

July 13, 2010: 1 in 3 U.S. Docs Wouldn't Report Impaired, Incompetent Colleague
Many think their action wouldn't yield results -- except recrimination, study finds

July 12, 2010: New Guidelines Urge Use of MRI Over CT Scan in Stroke Patients
American Academy of Neurology now says diffusion MRI best for detecting blockage

July 12, 2010: Heart Attack Care Is Getting Better, Report Finds
U.S. hospitals, patients are responding quicker to warning signs and treatment protocols

July 12, 2010: Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study
Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers say

July 09, 2010: Scientists Engineering Advanced Wound Dressings
Embedded antibiotics would be released only when infection is detected, researchers say

July 07, 2010: Many Docs Deliver Cancer Diagnosis Badly: Study
Devastating news relayed by phone, in public hospital locations, survey finds

July 06, 2010: ICU Deaths More Likely on Weekends, Review Reveals
Reduced staffing might be one explanation, researchers say

July 02, 2010: 'Family-Centered Rounds' for Pediatric Patients Applauded
Including families in hospital discussions benefits trainees, children, parents, study finds

June 28, 2010: End-of-Life Care Has 'Room for Improvement'
Researchers urge hospitals to provide more evaluation, communication for dying patients

June 25, 2010: 'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients
In mouse study, low doses of hydrogen sulfide reduced organ damage, study found

June 24, 2010: Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugar

June 22, 2010: New Method Proposed for Gauging Hospital Infection Rates
Current system doesn't accurately portray extent of the problem, study says

June 22, 2010: Fewer Hours for Medical Residents May Backfire
Workweek restrictions negatively affect surgical training and patient care, study finds

June 22, 2010: Labor Induction May Boost C-Section Risk
One in five cesareans due to 'failed inductions,' researchers find

June 17, 2010: Few Americans Using Electronic Medical Records
Many aren't even sure their doctor offers the technology, new poll finds

June 15, 2010: IV Steroids May Be Overkill in COPD Patients
Pills work as well for hospitalized patients and can reduce costs, study finds

June 10, 2010: Staph Infection Risk Rises With Brain, Chest Surgeries
These two types of procedures account for most post-surgical cases, study finds

June 10, 2010: Lack of Insurance Could Raise Inpatient Death Risk
In study, hospitalized uninsured more likely to die from heart attack, pneumonia than insured

June 10, 2010: Violence on the Rise at U.S. Health Care Centers
Frustration with overburdened health care system may be one cause, experts say

June 09, 2010: Health Plan Reports Major Drop in Heart Attacks
Electronic health records contribute to 24 percent reduction in past decade, says Kaiser Permanente