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Antibiotic Misuse in Hospitals Raises Patient Infection Risk

More than half of hospitalized patients receive antibiotics, but these prescriptions may often be inappropriate and potentially put patients at risk for serious complications.

Stethoscopes More Contaminated Than Doctors' Hands

Stethoscopes tend to have more bacteria than the palms of physicians' hands.

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published 27 February 14
Hurricane Sandy: A Tale of 2 Hospitals

By Marc Lallanilla Published 28 October 13
New Spray Ends Ride for Microbes

This new antimicrobial coating could change the landscape for surface-to-skin microbe transmission.

By Cindy Spence Published 20 September 13

Making Adult Hospitals More Like Children Hospitals

By Christopher Wanjek Published 20 August 13
Change of Heart: Increasing Heart Resuscitation Time Is Backed

Increasing resuscitation times may improve patients' survival.

By Rachael Rettner Published 30 May 13
Tiniest Infants Need Delivery in Specialized Hospitals, or Face Increased Chance of Death

Babies born very early or that weigh very little have an increased odds of dying if they aren't born in the right hospital.

By Live Science Staff Published 30 May 13

What a Pain! Millions of Americans Visit ERs for Headaches

Two-thirds of hospital stays for headache are because of migraines, according to the data.

By Live Science Staff Published 30 May 13
Despite Claims, No Evidence that Robotic Surgery Is Better Than Traditional

Four out of 10 hospitals advertise robotic surgeries on their websites.

By Amanda Chan Published 30 May 13
Hospitals May be Ill-Prepared for Measles Outbreak

Hospitals need to take steps to adequately prepare for an outbreak of measles.

By Rachael Rettner Published 30 May 13

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