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Hospitals which breach hygiene rules could be fined up to £50,000, says the government.

(HealthGrades) Bariatric surgery patients treated at highly rated hospitals have, on average, a 65 percent lower chance of experiencing serious complications compared to patients who undergo surgery at poorly rated hospitals according to a study released today by HealthGrades, the nations leading independent healthcare ratings organization.

As part of the study, the quality ratings of hospitals performing bariatric surgery in 17 states became available today at www.healthgrades.com.

Ministers say 800,000 people a year are hospitalised with alcohol-related problems in England.

PLAINFIELD, N.J. -- If the country is facing a nationwide health-care crisis, then the condition in New Jersey can be described as gravely critical.

Lifesaving equipment in hospitals may be switched off by radio-frequency devices used to track people and machines, claim scientists.

Lifesaving equipment in hospitals may be switched off by radio devices used to track people and machines, claim scientists.

(Research Australia) A review article authored by a University of Queensland academic has found overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals are two key factors in the transmission of MRSA infections worldwide.

Paparazzi looking to snap photos of China's pregnant rich and famous often lurk near United Family Hospitals.

Hospitals and birth centers could do more to promote breastfeeding to new moms, such as not providing formula samples, says the CDC.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia leads U.S. News & World Report's 2008 "Best Children's Hospitals" list.