Allowing for more quality measures in the federal government's Quality Star Rating program would create a fairer and more equitable model for assessing the level of quality at U.S. acute-care hospitals, according to a Henry ...
Apr 3, 2019
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Exposure to chronic, low dose radiation—the conditions present in deep space—causes neural and behavioral impairments in mice, researchers report in eNeuro. These results highlight the pressing need to develop safety ...
Aug 5, 2019
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The federal government invested more than $25 billion in health information technology (IT) as a result of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act; yet, little is known about how IT applications improve patient safety ...
Feb 7, 2013
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Internet searches on health symptoms can be used to identify drug side effects and could be used to develop a new kind of early warning system to boost drug safety, indicates a study published online in the Journal of the ...
Mar 6, 2013
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When a doctor stops or changes a prescription in a patient's electronic health record, this information may not reach the pharmacy, leading to the problem of dispensing discontinued medications.
Apr 12, 2021
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Avoidable harm to patients is still too high in healthcare in the UK and across the globe—making safety a top healthcare priority for providers and policy makers alike.
Mar 7, 2016
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(HealthDay)—When preparing the Thanksgiving feast this week, don't forget food safety, a medical expert says.
Nov 26, 2019
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The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States—such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country—is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales.
Oct 19, 2023
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Hospitals and health systems preparing for and treating patients with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the fall of 2015 faced unexpected challenges for ensuring safety of staff, patients and the community. The experiences are ...
Apr 1, 2015
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New research suggests that hospital electronic health records (EHRs) that are difficult to use are also less likely to catch medical errors that could harm patients.
Sep 11, 2023
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