hospitals

Hospitals facing superbug fines

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Tue, 08/12/2008 - 07:13

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


 

Bariatric patients have 65% lower chance of complications at top...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Mon, 07/28/2008 - 23:00

(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.


 

Alcohol cases 'clog up hospitals'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Tue, 07/22/2008 - 02:44

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


 

Without Funds, N.J. Hospitals Face Crisis

washingtonpost.com - Health  Sun, 07/06/2008 - 23:00

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.


 

'Hospital risk' from radio tags

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Tue, 06/24/2008 - 18:47

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


 

'Hospital risk' from radio tags

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Tue, 06/24/2008 - 18:47

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


 

Overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals increases levels of ...

EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases  Mon, 06/23/2008 - 23:00

(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.


 

Shaking Up China's Medical System

washingtonpost.com - Health  Sun, 06/22/2008 - 21:30

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


 

New Breastfeeding Push at Hospitals

WebMD Health  Thu, 06/12/2008 - 00:00

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


 

2008 "Best Children's Hospitals" Listed

WebMD Health  Fri, 05/30/2008 - 00:00

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