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Over Half of Adverse Drug Reactions in Hospitals Are Preventable: Study
September 10, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Better safety measures needed, researcher says. More than one-half of all adverse drug reactions treated in hospitals and emergency care are preventable, according to a new study. continue reading »
Study Finds Kids Want More Info About Their Hospital Care
July 31, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Excluding children from discussions about their hospital care can make them feel scared and angry, a new study finds. Parents and medical professionals need to make an effort to consult young patients and include them in decisions, said the researchers from Dublin, Ireland. continue reading »
Los cirujanos que tienen resaca cometen más errores, según un estudio
April 21, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor
En cirugías simuladas, estudiantes y expertos que bebieron excesivamente la noche anterior tuvieron peor desempeño. Los cirujanos que beben en exceso la noche anterior a la cirugía tienen más probabilidades de cometer errores al día siguiente, incluso hasta las cuatro de la tarde, según un experimento novedoso descrito en un estudio irlandés reciente. continue reading »
Majority of Americans Give Quality of Health Care a C, D or F
April 15, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Poll should be considered 'a wake-up call,' expert says. Most Americans believe the quality of health care in the United States is average at best, a new poll finds. continue reading »
Better Cleaning in ICUs Lowers MRSA Infection Rates
March 30, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Study found staph infections in rooms previously occupied by MRSA patient dropped. Enhanced cleaning of hospital intensive care units reduces the risk of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureu continue reading »
La seguridad hospitalaria varía en todo el país, según un informe
March 12, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor
Según los investigadores, el lugar al que acuden los pacientes a recibir tratamiento puede significar la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte. continue reading »
Toward Elimination of Healthcare-associated Infections: A call to Action
February 26, 2011 | by CDC
Recently, partners hosting the 5th Decennial International Conference on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) – APICExternal Web Site Icon., CDC, IDSAExternal Web Site Icon. and SHEAExternal Web Site Icon continue reading »
Hospitals Often Fail to Follow Up on Tests, Study Says
February 9, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Findings point to a 'substantial problem, which impacts on patients' safety.' As many as 75 percent of hospital tests are not followed up and this failure can have serious consequences for patients, including delayed or missed diagnoses and even death, according to a new study. continue reading »
Older Patients May Get Lower Quality Care at Trauma Centers
January 31, 2011 | by Health Finder
When patients in all age groups were grouped together, 14 centers were rated as high performers, with lower than expected rates of death. When young and elderly patients were looked at separately, continue reading »
Preparing Small Doses of Medication From Syringes Called Risky
January 25, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Errors involving powerful drugs such as morphine dangerous for babies, small children, study finds. Preparing small doses of medications from syringes can be inaccurate and lead to dangerous dosing continue reading »
Private Rooms Cut Infection Risk in the ICU: Study
January 11, 2011 | by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hospital's switch from multibed to single occupancy led to fewer infections, shorter stays. Intensive care unit (ICU) patients in single, private rooms have lower infection rates than patients in shared rooms, a new study finds. continue reading »
Anesthesiologists Spreading Germs During Surgery: Study
December 29, 2010 | by HealthDay News
Expert calls for more compliance with hand-washing guidelines before operations. A disturbing new study finds that bacteria often contaminate the hands of those who give anesthesia to surgical patients continue reading »
Health Tip: What Causes Bed Sores (Pressure Ulcers)?
November 19, 2010 | by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Pressure ulcers, commonly called bed sores, are wounds that develop on the skin from staying in one position without shifting your weight. People who have just had surgery and aren't able to get out of bed, for e continue reading »
Program May Help Prevent Falls in Hospitalized Patients
November 8, 2010 | by Medline Plus/HealthDay News
Individualized plans reduced injuries during short-term stays, study finds. A patient-tailored fall prevention program significantly reduced the number of falls suffered by hospital patients, a new study reports. continue reading »
AHRQ Awards $34 Million To Expand Fight Against Healthcare-Associated Infections
November 4, 2010 | by Agency for Healthcare Research and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today announced the award of $34 million for projects focused on preventing one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States continue reading »
