Increase in Chest CT Scans Leads to More Incidental Findings
Increase in rate of nodule identification, while rate of new lung cancer diagnosis remains stable
Acute CNS Complications After Breath-Hold Diving in Teens
Two cases show similar clinical course for young teens diving to about 25 m
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
CDC: Action Needed to Better Control Drug-Resistant Infections
Hospitals, health departments, long-term care facilities must share information
Women, Blacks Fare Worse After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Disparities in care may be one reason for the differences, researchers say
July 2015 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for July 2015. This roundup includes the...
WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising
Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
