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Middleton, Mont.-based Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare has unveiled its new website.

A study presented at the 2016 Digestive Disease Week claims that early initiation of enteral nutrition in hospitals faces several unnecessary delays, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News reports.

Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers found providers can lower medical error rates if they utilize a web-based handoff tool in combination with a training workshop, according to Medscape.

Brazilian researchers found Zika may be linked to the vector-borne infection, which may lead to arthrogryposis in infants, according to International Business Times.

Patients may be more prone to comply with medication and health recommendations if their physician has an active role in their care, according to HCP Live.

A European Union-funded project is testing theories to quickly detect infectious pathogens, according to Medical Xpress. The researchers hope their work will stop pandemics.

Last week, California health officials reported two mothers infected with Zika gave birth to babies with microcephaly, according to Los Angeles Times.

Baton Rouge, La.-based Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center purchased a majority stake in an ambulatory surgery center in Slidell, La., according to The Washington Times.

New draft recommendations presented at the National Surgical Patient Safety Summit emphasize the importance of a committed care team whose members have undergone teamwork and communication training.

Access approval, data interpretation and electronic health record personnel collaboration all pose as obstacles for using EHR data for patient safety research, according to EHR Intelligence.