Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients
The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say
Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado
Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
Primary Stroke Centers Have Slight Survival Edge
Study finds small advantage, but only if patient gets there within 90 minutes
American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently
There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
Meds Up Hospitalization for Dehydration, Heat-Linked Illness
Commonly used meds linked to increased risk of hospitalization for dehydration, heat-related illness
‘Walking Meetings’ Feasible Strategy for Employee Wellness
Walking meetings increase on-the-job activity levels for white-collar workers
Delirium Often Seen in Cancer Patients in the ER
Delirium is relatively frequent and is underdiagnosed by physicians, researchers say
Airbags, Seat Belts Cut Likelihood of Facial Fractures
Findings among patients presenting to U.S trauma centers after motor vehicle collisions
Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida
If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Buprenorphine-Naloxone Use in Medicare Patients Low
Prescribers represent less than 2 percent of the 381,575 prescribers with 56.5 million opioid claims