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Breast-Feeding Mothers Gain Support in Hospitals
By Sara G. Miller published
Hospitals are an excellent resource for moms who want to breast-feed.
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New Pet Therapy Guidelines: No Cats in Hospitals
By Rachael Rettner published
A furry companion can offer comfort to hospital patients, but new guidelines recommend that only dogs — and not cats — be allowed in hospital pet therapy programs.
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'Nightmare Bacteria' Require Old and New Weapons
By Rachael Rettner published
The superbug CRE and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria have the potential to create a nightmare scenario, but experts hope to slow the spread of these scary infections.
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Primary Care Doctors Shouldn't Be Training in Hospitals (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Bruce Koeppen published
U.S. med students train in hospitals, discouraging new doctors from choosing critical, less prestigious, jobs as primary-care physicians.
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U.S. Drug Shortage Puts Patients in Critical Condition (Op-Ed)
By Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi published
Hospitals and pharmacies around the country are facing severe shortages of essential drugs. These shortages can limit access to critical medications and compromise patient safety.
![Dr. Christopher Hanks and autistic patient Braden Gertz](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RWAR2phE52mBunKHEAVUn8-320-80.jpg)
Hospitals Adapting for Adults With Autism (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Christopher Hanks published
As kids with autism grow into adults, doctors need to be ready to help.
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Images: Murals of Crusaders in a Jerusalem Hospital
By Stephanie Pappas published
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