A new study of stroke sufferers in Canada found that those who were rushed to the emergency room on a weekend were 12% more likely to die than those who were admitted during the week.
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Why You Need to Worry About NDM-1: Not a ‘Superbug,’ But Still a Threat
Antibiotic-resistant bugs have been around almost as long as antibiotics, and health officials have long warned about the looming danger of superstrains — bacteria that are impervious to all of our available antibiotic medications.
Study: electronic hospital system may save lives
Researchers, doctors, patient advocates and public health officials alike have long been trying to find ways to improve patient safety. And recent research has suggested that seemingly simple measures like hospital checklist can make a significant difference. Yet studies highlighting the many ways in which medical mistakes can happen
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