American Thoracic Society Provides Tips for Hospitals to Manage IV Fluid Supply Amid Shortage
Tips include strategies for conserving fluids, cutting waste
IV Fluid Plant in Florida Remains Functional After Milton
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Facing a nationwide shortage of vital IV fluids after Hurricane Helene knocked out...
Industry Payments Common for Physician Peer Reviewers of Top Journals
Peer reviewers in this study received $64.18 million in general payments between 2020 and 2022
Almost 10 Million Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria Danger
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Oklahoma meat processor BrucePac is recalling close to 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat...
Mortality Increased With Delayed Admission for Patients With Hip Fracture
Increased mortality risk at 90 days and final follow-up seen in association with delayed disposition
U.S. Scrambles to Find Hospital IV Fluids After Helene Damages NC Plant
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- After Hurricane Helene knocked out a North Carolina production plant for a major...
Most Pediatric Opioid Exposures Occur in Young Child’s Home
Grandparents and pets were other sources of opioid exposures
Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton’s Arrival
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY. Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As Hurricane Milton barreled toward the west coast of Florida, hospitals in its...
CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in...
U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop 10% in Early Data
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America's...