A study led by MedUni Vienna has analyzed COVID-19 infection rates among cancer patients treated at Vienna General Hospital. It showed that due to strict safety precautions in patient care, COVID-19 infection rates were not ...
Aug 17, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is tied to increased health care utilization and poor outcomes among older individuals seen in primary care practices, according to a review published in the May/June ...
May 29, 2019
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Cancer patients said the COVID-19 pandemic heightened infection concerns, increased feelings of fear, and disrupted their care, according to a research questionnaire.
Mar 16, 2023
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High prescription drug prices are attributable to several causes, including the approach the U.S. has taken to granting government-protected monopolies to drug manufacturers, and the restriction of price negotiation at a ...
Aug 23, 2016
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Twenty-one people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria this month, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Wednesday, in the latest outbreak in Africa's most populous nation.
Jan 31, 2018
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(HealthDay)—In guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, recommendations are presented for personal protective equipment (PPE) use by health care providers (HCP) in caring for suspected or known COVID-19 ...
May 4, 2020
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An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides an overview on personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care settings, including evidence on effectiveness of N95 masks, as well as the importance of ...
Jun 25, 2020
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The summer months often mean more time spent at home for kids. While the break from the books can be enjoyable, one University of Alabama at Birmingham child safety expert says there is one important lesson both children ...
May 27, 2015
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Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Apr 1, 2024
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The American College of Cardiology together with other North American cardiovascular societies has issued a framework for ethically and safely reintroducing invasive cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic tests after the ...
May 4, 2020
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