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Breast-Feeding Mothers Gain Support in Hospitals
Hospitals are an excellent resource for moms who want to breast-feed.
New Pet Therapy Guidelines: No Cats in Hospitals
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.
'Nightmare Bacteria' Require Old and New Weapons
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.
Primary Care Doctors Shouldn't Be Training in Hospitals (Op-Ed)
Opinion U.S. med students train in hospitals, discouraging new doctors from choosing critical, less prestigious, jobs as primary-care physicians.
U.S. Drug Shortage Puts Patients in Critical Condition (Op-Ed)
Opinion 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.
Hospitals Adapting for Adults With Autism (Op-Ed)
Opinion As kids with autism grow into adults, doctors need to be ready to help.
