A new study published in Health Outcomes Research in Medicine suggests that most U.S. adults believe their physicians are doing an "excellent" job of providing medical care and patients are extremely satisfied with the care they receive.
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The Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services provides a free, downloadable poster encouraging handwashing by displaying statistics relating to foodborne illnesses.
The FDA provides a free, downloadable article identifying 10 tips to prevent an accidental medicine overdose.
Kimberly-Clark, as part of its healthcare-associated infections website, provides a free, downloadable poster on performing effective disinfection processes.
Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, said in order to take advantage of the aging population, ophthalmologists need to incorporate refractive cataract surgery, in an OSN Supersite editorial.
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Clemson University opened a bioengineering lab at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center's Patewood campus, according to a university news release.
Sen. Dan Coats introduced a bill last week that would clarify the mission of the FDA as well as the regulatory environment, according to a news release.
Michael C. Weiss, DO, FAOAO, chairman of surgery at the Laser Spine Institute, a leader in endoscopic spine surgery, will serve on the GE Healthcare Pain Management Medical Advisory Board, according to a news release.
Researchers at Murdoch University's Centre for Research on Chronic Pain and Inflammatory Diseases in Perth, Australia, will study how a chemical might be able to block the transmission of pain signals, according to a university news release.
An analysis conducted by the Boston Globe reveals that 119 patient deaths were linked to ventilator alarm errors from 2005-May 2011.