Archive: 19/12/2017
Major measurement issues found in emergency department patient experience data
There are major measurement issues in patient experience data collected from U.S. emergency departments, including high variability and limited construct validity, according to an analysis published by researchers at the ...
Dec 19, 2017
Some newborns with chronic illness show signs of serious sleep problems at birth
New parents often hear about how important sleep is for their babies' developmentābut some newborns may have more serious sleep challenges than others.
Dec 19, 2017
New evidence supports HIV screening in young adulthood
A new study suggests that the most beneficial age for a one-time screening HIV test of the general population would be age 25. The report - led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) working with the U.S. ...
Dec 19, 2017
Diphtheria kills 21 in Bangladesh Rohingya camps: WHO
Twenty-one people have died from diphtheria in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, adding that it had started a second vaccination drive to rein in the outbreak.
Dec 19, 2017
$75M gift will help Ohio center address mental health issues
A health care facility in southwestern Ohio has received a $75 million donation to address mental health care issues across the region.
Dec 19, 2017