A top public hospital in Singapore has issued an “unreserved” apology to all its patients and their families following a hepatitis C outbreak in the renal ward, of which 22 patients were diagnosed and at least 4 patients with multiple conditions had alread…
In recent years, zip lines have become extremely popular. But with popularity comes an increase in injuries, according to a study of U.S. emergency room data.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals buys up existing drugs and then raises their prices, often by enormous amounts. This action is angering patients, the healthcare industry, health insurers, and politicians.
Taking medications for high blood pressure before going to bed at night may control blood pressure more effectively and may also significantly lower the risk for diabetes.
According to a study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University, a cancer drug may help in boosting and sharpening memory by rewiring the brain and sustaining the life of neurons.
A new report published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine reveals that at least 17,000 accidents and injuries were treated in emergency rooms since 1997.
Most of states and U.S. territories do not have good policies or protocols in place for getting women with high-risk pregnancies or at-risk newborns to specialized care centers and then back to their local hospitals for follow-up.
