New findings published in the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health show the intrinsic benefits of an increased nurse-to-patient ratio in hospital settings when it comes to workplace safety. The research conducted at UC Davis may have far-reaching implications across other states, which may... Read More

It’s been months now since the problems at the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system were exposed. Despite the appointment of a new Secretary of the VA, the systemic challenges associated with the VA show no signs of abatement any time soon. And now, the military... Read More

Earlier this month, a jury in Hamilton County awarded an Ohio woman over $1.2 million in her medical misdiagnosis lawsuit. The jury found that the doctor who treated the plaintiff, Dr. Michael Draznik, acted negligently in waiting too long to do appropriate tests. The jury... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed that 220 people in 31 states (plus the District of Columbia) have been affected as part of an enterovirus outbreak between mid-August and September 24, with more cases likely to be confirmed soon. The additional... Read More

It’s a common misconception that the most aggressive course of treatment is often the best for patients. In fact, there are many circumstances under which palliative care is preferred. Despite this, the staff members at many nursing homes still commit medication errors by aggressively medicating... Read More

The largest study ever of accidental awareness during anesthesia has found that waking while under anaesthesia happens less frequently than had previously been thought. The study also discovered that though most incidents tended to be of a relatively brief and minor nature, a relatively high... Read More

Hospital acquired conditions (HACs) are defined as adverse health effects or complications that affect patients while in a hospital or clinical setting. Such conditions are used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine DRG (diagnosis related group) reimbursements. Statistics show that... Read More

A look into medical malpractice payouts in the state of Florida by CBS has revealed some concerning statistics. Out of 25 physicians in the state with the most payouts, only four have lost their licenses and their ability to practice medicine. The other 21 doctors... Read More