The picture is becoming clearer regarding the chronic oral pain condition known as Burning Mouth Syndrome, or BMS, which mainly […]
Even the best healthcare facilities can do more to prevent infections: Multifaceted tactics for infection control reduce healthcare-associated infections 35-55 percent
Healthcare-associated infections can be reduced by up to 55 percent by systematically implementing evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies, according […]
Heat-related deaths likely to increase significantly as global temperatures rise, warn researchers: Models show that the implementation of the Paris Agreement is critical to avoid a large increase in temperature-related deaths
The world needs to keep global temperatures in check by meeting the goals set out in the Paris Agreement, or […]
Telehealth helps promote safe antibiotic prescribing practices in remote healthcare: Videoconferencing is a promising tool for antibiotic stewardship strategies
A pilot project at two rural VA medical centers demonstrated that telehealth videoconferencing promoted antibiotic stewardship efforts by linking remote […]
How unsecured medical record systems and medical devices put patient lives at risk
A team of physicians and computer scientists at the University of California has shown that it is easy to modify […]
New sensor could help doctors monitor patient progress from a distance
A self-powered sensor developed at the University of Waterloo could allow doctors to remotely monitor the recovery of surgical patients. […]
Healing after harm: Addressing the emotional toll of harmful medical events: Experts identify immediately actionable steps and research priorities to mitigate emotional harm
Injuries and deaths resulting from medical errors can have profound long-term consequences on patients and families. Seriously harmed patients and/or […]
Handheld probe images photoreceptors in children: Device as big as billiard table reduced to size of two-inch stack of index cards
Duke University researchers have developed a handheld probe that can image individual photoreceptors in the eyes of infants. The technology, […]
Biomaterial could keep tooth alive after root canal
A root canal ranks high on most people’s list of dreaded dental procedures. Although the lengthy and sometimes painful surgery […]
New wave of complex street drugs puzzles emergency doctors: Study may fuel need for more comprehensive drug testing in hospitals
At a time when drug overdoses are becoming more prevalent and lethal, a new report provides a snapshot of regional […]