Poorer outcomes occur in surgeries performed on the weekend and holidays. A recent study hopes to remedy this situation.
Many people in Seattle were shocked to learn that improper device cleaning at a Children’s Hospital surgery center placed more than 10,000 patients at risk
A new tool in the battle against hospital acquired infections – Supergerm-zapping robots!
Infection cases are among the most, if not the most, difficult type of medical malpractice cases.
A “growing movement,” including both doctors and the relatives of those hurt or killed in operations, is advocating for putting audio and video recording devices in operating rooms to allow for greater transparency.
A recent article published in the Seattle Times details how Seattle-area hospitals fared in recent a Consumer Reports analysis of a hospital’s ability to prevent patients from acquiring infections.
A new study found that the combination of antidepressants and NSAIDs results in an increased risk for hospitalization for intracranial hemorrhage.
A recent Consumer Reports article describes a link between respectful treatment by health care works and fewer preventable medical errors. Unfortunately the converse is true: disrespectful doctors and nurses make more medical errors causing harm.
For years doctors have used glyburide for gestational diabetes, even though the FDA has never approved that it be used for such treatment. A new study suggests doing so may not be safe.
A new study shows that the combination of antidepressants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can increase the risk of intracranial bleeding