Alarm fatigue: New sounds may help prevent issues in hospitals
Hospitals are full of alarms that constantly go off – sometimes for no reason at all. Not only does this…Click to continue
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The 12 Most Debilitating Diseases
Debilitating diseases come in many shapes and forms – from those that attack the muscles in our body and affect our physical abilities to those that affect our brain function and impair our thought processes.
The 10 deadliest epidemics in history
It’s hard to imagine — in this day of super antibiotics and advanced medicine — but there was a time in history when a single disease could cause the deaths of thousands of people virtually overnight. Here’s a list of …
The 10 Riskiest Medical Procedures
Anytime a patient is required to — or elects to — have surgery, there are always risks involved. Some surgeries, however, carry with them a higher risk due to the difficulty of the procedure, the importance of the organ and …
The 10 Most Expensive Medical Procedures
The high price of healthcare has put a lot of stress on individuals and the healthcare system, as they struggle to come up with the money to cover some of today’s most expensive procedures.
How communication problems put patients, hospitals in jeopardy
Communication is important in providing top quality patient care. Any breakdowns in communication can lead to serious problems, such as patient complications or deaths. A new report shows just how much poor communication impacts hospital care.
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