February 03, 2012: Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study
Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea

February 03, 2012: Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005

February 01, 2012: Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results

January 31, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents
New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

January 27, 2012: IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses
Confusion can arise over measurement guidelines, experts warn

January 25, 2012: Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity
Arduous schedules take toll on their health, patient care, study finds

January 24, 2012: Baltimore Deemed U.S. City With Most Top-Ranked Hospitals
Other cities with top-performing hospitals include Phoenix, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Richmond

January 23, 2012: Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems
They contribute to lengthier hospital stays, researchers say

January 23, 2012: Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

January 13, 2012: At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply
Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only

January 11, 2012: Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Hospital Fountain
Indoor decorative fountains should undergo periodic testing for bacteria, study says

January 10, 2012: Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks
However, program to improve health care reduced disparity

January 10, 2012: Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations
Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds

January 09, 2012: Kids Who Need Heart Surgery May Fare Better at Busier Hospitals
Higher-volume centers had lower death rate for patients with complications, study finds

January 03, 2012: U.S. Heart Attack Patients Readmitted Most Often: Study
Shorter hospital stays may be to blame, say researchers

December 30, 2011: Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids
Busy staff less responsive to needs of individual patients, researcher says

December 25, 2011: A Visit Can Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Patients
Time with family, friends is the best gift, expert says

December 21, 2011: Move to Hospital Isolation Unit Linked to Raised Delirium Risk
Mental status can deteriorate after patients moved from regular room, study finds

December 14, 2011: Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study
Quality of care after hospital discharge may not be the problem, researchers say

December 14, 2011: Med Students Need Hand Holding on Hand Washing
Too many don't know when they're supposed to wash up, study finds

December 14, 2011: Could Statins Help Those Hospitalized With Flu?
Preliminary study suggests they might boost survival rates

December 13, 2011: Angioplasty Safe at Hospitals Without On-Site Surgery: Review
In-hospital death, emergency bypass no more likely in non-specialty centers, researchers say

December 09, 2011: Depression, Disability Can Follow ICU Care: Study
Meals, phone calls become too difficult for some patients, study finds

December 08, 2011: Few With Acute Kidney Injury See Specialists, Study Finds
Researchers urge greater efforts to identify and treat these patients

December 07, 2011: Many Kids Seen in ER Have High Blood Pressure
Could mean children are scared and upset, but may signal more serious issues, researchers say

December 05, 2011: Common Hospital Infection Lengthens Patient Stays
An estimated 10% of those infected with C. difficile will die, study finds

December 01, 2011: Time of Surgery Doesn't Influence Results, Study Says
You're no more likely to die if operated on at 7 p.m. versus 9 a.m., researchers find

November 30, 2011: New Hip Implants No Better Than Older Ones, Study Finds
Not enough data to tell which device is best, researchers say

November 28, 2011: Angioplasty Patients May Be at Risk for Rehospitalization
Studies found one in 10 readmitted in first 30 days, risk remains three years later

November 28, 2011: Lengthy Hospital Transfers May Hamper Heart Attack Care
Recommended time is seldom met in switching patients to angioplasty or stent facility, study finds

November 22, 2011: More Blacks Die in Hospital After Diverticulitis Surgery
Racial differences in survival were seen even among those with health insurance, study finds

November 22, 2011: Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers say

November 22, 2011: ER Visits for Energy-Drink Ills Soar in U.S.
Many patients combined the caffeine-loaded beverages with alcohol, other drugs, report finds

November 18, 2011: Colon Surgery Linked to High Readmission Rates
Patients often return to the hospital for preventable surgical-site infections, researchers say

November 16, 2011: Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
Researchers say doctors may fear side-effects in the elderly

November 15, 2011: Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery
Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows

November 11, 2011: Exclusive Breast-Feeding Not the Norm in U.S.
Personal and societal obstacles keeping rates lower than health experts would like

November 11, 2011: Flu Hits 90 Million Children Under 5 Each Year
Global tally also includes 20 million kids with flu who develop potentially deadly pneumonia

November 10, 2011: Drugs Slipped Into Drinks Sending Many to ER: Report
Majority of victims are women, but nearly 40 percent are male, researchers note.

November 07, 2011: Home Environment Affects Asthmatic Kids
Children from single-parent homes were more likely to be readmitted to hospital, study finds

November 03, 2011: More People Landing in the ER After Abusing Muscle Relaxant: Report
Carisoprodol, when misused or taken with other meds, can have dangerous sedative effects

November 02, 2011: Hospital Rooms Crawling With Drug-Resistant Germs: Study
Nearly half of patient rooms sampled tested positive for Acinetobacter baumannii

October 25, 2011: Drug-Resistant Infections in Hospitals May Be Less Deadly Than Thought
Study found patient's overall health, injury severity more likely to determine survival

October 20, 2011: Hospital Programs to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance Working: Studies
But not enough hospitals following the guidelines, research finds

October 19, 2011: Care for Mentally Ill Vets at VA Centers May Differ Across U.S.
More research urged to explore why discrepancies exist and how they should be addressed

October 19, 2011: Health Care-Related Infections Declined in 2010: CDC
While drop is encouraging, more needs to be done, experts say

October 18, 2011: Fewer Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure, U.S. Study Finds
Number of cases is down, but there are still too many, expert says

October 18, 2011: Report Tracks Patient Outcomes at 5,000 U.S. Hospitals
Researchers also outline who is using the Internet to compare doctors, hospitals

October 17, 2011: Gun Injuries to U.S. Kids Likely Underestimated: Study
ERs treat 20,600 children on average for gunshot wounds a year