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Jharkhand Approves Act to Protect Doctors, Nursing Homes and Hospitals

The Medical Protection Act 2013 has been approved by the Jharkhand government to protect doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in the state from violent attacks, an official said.

Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions in US

A study released by George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) offers a detailed look at hospitals nationwide and admissions to intensive care units (ICU).

Hospital Readmissions For Children With Common Conditions Affected by Nurse Staffing Ratios

Pediatric nurse staffing ratios are significantly associated with hospital readmission for children with common medical and surgical conditions. The

Water Dispensers in Hospital Found to Have Traces of Pseudomonas Bacteria

The presence of highly dangerous bacteria responsible for the deaths of four babies has been traced at one of Northern Ireland's main hospitals. Traces

US Research Identifies Gun Violence as 'Important' Cause of Youth Injury

Youths injured in gun violence are more likely to need intensive care and are much more likely to die from their gunshot wounds than children injured by other means, US researchers said Tuesday.

Watch a Favourite Movie During Surgery and Enjoy

Methods to deal with the anxiety of a surgery may have just got evolved, giving a break to dreary anaesthetic face masks and backless hospital gowns.

Proper Monitoring and Provision of Analgesics to ICU Patients can Reduce Pain and Serious Adverse Events

A new study published in the journal Critical Care reveals that the amount of pain and number of serious adverse events, including cardiac arrest, can

Better Nursing Staff, Work Environment Partly Responsible for Lower Mortality in Magnet Hospitals

A new study published in the journal Medical Care suggests that better nursing staff, education and work environment could be partly responsible lower

Copper Cuts Hospital Infections

Antimicrobial copper was found to reduce 58 percent of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) within two hours, says study published in the iJournal of Clinical Microbiology/i.

For Some Conditions, Mortality Rates Have Increased at Hospitals in Rural Communities

While the urban-rural healthcare divide is slowly disappearing, some differences continue to persist. In an analysis that included data on more than

EEG Could Prove to be a Valuable Investigative Tool in Hospitals

A new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings reveals that in-hospital electroencephalography (EEG) is a valuable tool that can be deployed

Creating the Future of Health Care in America

The Journal of the American College of Radiology is to be published online Monday, April 1. The issue focuses on a variety of issues relating to clinical

Delhi Government to Build 12 New Hospitals in the City

New Delhi Health Minister A K Walia revealed that the government will be building 12 new hospitals in the capital city with total bed strength of 2,900.

Michigan Hospitals Lead the Way in Preventing Common and Costly Urinary Tract Infections

A new study by the University of Michigan shows patients at Michigan hospitals are less likely to experience a urinary tract infection caused by a catheter

Reducing Working Hours for Medical Interns Has Increased Medical Errors

The Accreditation Council for Graduate and Medical Education had attempted to improve the work efficiency of medical interns by reducing their work shift hours to 16 hours.

Long Nerve Grafts to Restore Function in Patients Having Brachial Plexus Injury

A new study led by the researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery openly challenges the old belief that long nerve grafts do not work in adults having an axillary nerve injury.

Risk Factors of Mesh-Related Complications in Prolapse Surgery Patients Elaborated in Study

A retrospective multicenter study aimed to evaluate intraoperative, early postoperative and mesh-related complications for surgical management of female

Opting for Minimally Invasive Procedures and Not Surgeries Could Save Costs, Says Study

Researchers at University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have found that nearly (Dollor) 2.3 billion could have been saved in healthcare costs

Technology to Diagnose Alzheimer's Won a Coveted Honor

At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, technology capable of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease long before its symptoms appear won a coveted honor for innovation.

Continued Safety Improvements in Hospitals

Louisiana celebrates the National Patient Safety Week. Louisiana's community hospitals provide safe and quality-driven care to their patients on a priority basis.

Deadly Strain of Hard-to-treat Bacteria Spreading in US Health Facilities

A particular risk to the nation's most vulnerable patients is emerging from a deadly strain of hard-to-treat bacteria that is spreading in US health facilities authorities said in a report on Tuesday.

Voluntary Reporting of Quality Measures Improves Patient Care

A Public reporting of how hospitals and physicians perform in quality of care measures leads to improved patient care. A collaborative team of researchers led by Geoffrey C.

Campaign Against Privatization in the NHS by Bereaved Mother

The mother of a seven-week-old baby boy, who lost his life under the care of the out-of-hours GP service, is part of a campaign to protest against privatization in the NHS.

Number of Facebook Likes may Reflect the Quality of Hospitals

The number of facebook likes can be an indication of the quality of the health organisation and patient satisfaction. "Findings suggest that Facebook

Price Swings for Outpatient Charges in Emergency Rooms Major Area of Concern

Researchers at UC San Francisco have conducted a new study that looks into the problem of price swings in patient charges in emergency rooms across the

At Hospitals, Staff Satisfaction may Affect the Quality of Patient Care

A team of doctors from Imperial College London says that the satisfaction levels among a hospital's staff are closely linked to the quality of healthcare it provides.

Economic Hardships and Mental Conditions Increase Chances of Unplanned Hospitalizations

A new study published in the Canadian medical Association Journal reveals that the likelihood of unexpected hospital admissions was high among people

HIV-positive Patient Undergoes Successful Kidney Transplant

A doctor revealed that a 30-year-old HIV-positive patient from Nigeria got a new lease of life after a kidney transplant at a private hospital. "Ben

For Nonsurgical Stroke Interventions, Medical Societies Unite

For interventional treatment of acute ischemic stroke-providing recommendations for rapid treatment, the first outcome-based guidelines will benefit individuals suffering from brain attacks.

Hospital Patient Loads Often at Unsafe Levels in US: Survey

All over the US, more than one-quarter of hospital-based general practitioners who take over for patients' primary care doctors to manage inpatient care

New Guidelines for Hospitals to Examine Sexual Assault Victims

Government has issued new Medico Legal Case (MLC) guidelines for Delhi hospitals to examine rape victims, says official. The guidelines were framed

Risk of Death High for Patients Admitted on Bank Holidays

A recent report has brought out the grim statistics of bad outcomes for patients admitted to emergency during weekends. The report found that the risk

Authorities in Saint Petersburg Plan to Shut Child Cancer Hospital

After the authorities in Saint Petersburg announced plans to close the only hospital treating children with cancer and hand it over for exclusive use

Hospital Readmission for Older Medicare Patients Often for Different Illness

A study appearing in the January 23/30 issue of iJAMA/i revealed that among approximately 3 million Medicare patients hospitalized for heart failure,

High-end Diagnostic Centre Will Launch Operation in India

Core Diagnostic will launch operation in India. Now you will not have to wait longer for the results of the high-end diagnostic tests because the required technology was not available.

Being an Abortion Provider is Very Stigmatized

After the legalization of abortion in the United States forty years ago, just four doctors offer controversial late-term procedures, and are the subject of a documentary at the Sundance film festival.

Pranab Mukherjee Wants India to be Self-reliant in Its Healthcare Requirements

President Pranab Mukherjee said that time has come for the Indian healthcare system to revolutionize itself and make India self-reliant in its healthcare requirements.

Fire Breaks Out in Bikaner Hospital, Four Infants Injured

A fire at the Prince Bijoy Memorial Hospital in Bikaner in Rajasthan on Sunday morning has injured four babies. The untoward incident, which took

The Healthcare Community Should Effectively Create and Implement Flood Preparedness Plans

In a healthcare facility, flooding can cause clinical and economic damage. But reopening a facility after extensive flooding requires infection prevention

British Hospitals May Face Closure If They Cover Up Blunders

After some terrible health scandals, British government hospitals are now likely to be threatened with closure if they covered up doctors' mistakes and poor treatment of patients.

Electronic Health Records can Improve Patient Care

In patient care, the relationship between a physician practice's adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and quality improvements remains unclear.

Using Disinfection Caps Instead of Standard Scrubbing Protocol Cuts Down CLABSI Cases by Half

A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that using alcohol impregnated disinfection cap instead of standard scrubbing

Calls for Women Only Hospitals Rejected by Saudi Doctors

Doctors in Saudi have rejected calls to set up hospitals exclusively for women. The call, according to Gulf News, was issued by Saudi citizens who said

Outside AIIMS, People Brave Cold and Illness

North India is in the grip of a cold wave, which is icy. The issue is compounded by the traffic noise and the inhospitable environment. As they sit

Christmas Tree Needles can Sterilize Medical Nano Devices

A new study published in the International Journal of Biomedical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology reveals that the needles from the Christmas tree can be

Scientists Identify Robot-like Devices That Help Prevent Spread of Drug-resistant Hospital Superbugs

Scientists at The Johns Hopkins Hospital have identified a combination of robot-like devices that disperse a bleaching agent into the air and then detoxify

Hospital Disinfection of Superbugs Enhanced by Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor

A combination of robot-like devices that disperse a bleaching agent into the air and then detoxify the disinfecting chemical are highly effective at killing

Typhoid Vaccine in Short Supply Putting Many Travelers at Risk

Typhoid vaccine in the UK is in great demand, but short in supply, and this is putting a spoke in people's plan to head off to sunny tourist spots. Travelers

Prince Charles Advises Medical Staff to be More Empathetic Towards Patients

Doctors must speak to patients with love and care and must not put the 'human touch' at risk. Prince Charles has advised the NHS to put empathy top

Tripura Hospital To Introduce Robotic Surgery

A state-run hospital and medical college in Tripura is set to introduce robotic surgery for safer and painless operations. The technique will soon