Study: Psychological adverse effects of antidepressants
Thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of anti-depressants may be more widespread than previously thought, according to a study…
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Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
An analysis published in The Cochrane Report says current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for using antibiotics to prevent ear infections and pneumonia in…
Best hospitals share secrets for success
Healthgrades has released “America’s 100 Best Hospitals 2014” list. Based on interviews with representatives from the various hospitals, there are three themes that are…
Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of…
Study: Sedentary behavior associated with disability
A study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health reports that sedentary behavior in adults aged 60 years and older is a risk…
Study: SNFs have high readmission rates of Medicare patients
A high percentage of Medicare patients who are discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will return to the hospital or the ED within 30…
Study: Nurse workload and education affect patient mortality
A study in The Lancet found that patients are more likely to die after common surgical procedures when they are cared for in hospitals…
Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
Women are up to 83% more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the initial abuse…
Number of RN smokers declines
According to a study in JAMA, the number of RNs who smoke significantly declined from 2003 to 2010-2011 (from 11% to 7%, a 36%…
Study: Decriminalization of marijuana increases pediatric ED admissions
A study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine found dramatic increases in children requiring medical intervention in states that decriminalized marijuana, although the overall…
Study: Melanoma increases among middle-aged adults
A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the incidence of cutaneous melanoma among middle-aged adults (40 to 60 years) has increased nearly eightfold…
Study: Well-child visits may increase risk for flu-like illness
Well-child appointments for annual exams and vaccinations are associated with an increased risk of flu-like illnesses in children and family members within two weeks…
Study: Psychological adverse effects of antidepressants
Thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of anti-depressants may be more widespread than previously thought, according to…
Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
An analysis published in The Cochrane Report says current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for using antibiotics to prevent ear infections and…
Best hospitals share secrets for success
Healthgrades has released “America’s 100 Best Hospitals 2014” list. Based on interviews with representatives from the various hospitals, there are three themes…
Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first…
Study: Sedentary behavior associated with disability
A study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health reports that sedentary behavior in adults aged 60 years and older is…
Study: SNFs have high readmission rates of Medicare patients
A high percentage of Medicare patients who are discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will return to the hospital or the ED…
Study: Nurse workload and education affect patient mortality
A study in The Lancet found that patients are more likely to die after common surgical procedures when they are cared for…
Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
Women are up to 83% more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the…
Number of RN smokers declines
According to a study in JAMA, the number of RNs who smoke significantly declined from 2003 to 2010-2011 (from 11% to 7%,…
Study: Decriminalization of marijuana increases pediatric ED admissions
A study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine found dramatic increases in children requiring medical intervention in states that decriminalized marijuana, although…
Study: Melanoma increases among middle-aged adults
A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the incidence of cutaneous melanoma among middle-aged adults (40 to 60 years) has increased…
Study: Well-child visits may increase risk for flu-like illness
Well-child appointments for annual exams and vaccinations are associated with an increased risk of flu-like illnesses in children and family members within…
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