Pulse oximeters do not work as well on people of color, resulting in some black and hispanic patients receiving delayed treatment for COVID-19, according to the findings of a new…
A new study finds that children born preterm have a better chance of survival now than in previous years, but still face an increased risk of rehospitalization and neurodevelopmental problems.
A new study reveals only a third of hospitals are complying with new rules to reveal their pricing structures, and some are charging patients 10 times more than others for…
The FDA is warning medical implant manufacturers not to provide patients with purple wristbands to alert hospital staff to the presence of an implant, since that color is reserved for…
The FDA is warning that certain urological endoscopes have been linked to hundreds of infections and several deaths in recent years.
A new study indicates using a priority system similar to that used in aviation could help hospitals better prioritize how to respond to emergency alarms.
A new study finds hospitals often fail to give nursing homes important health information about new residents.
A new study finds that patients who leave a hospital against doctors' orders face a higher risk of readmission, but a slightly lower risk of in-hospital death.
In the rush to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, some dangerous drugs may be going out without proper warning labels, experts warn.
A new CDC study shows a drop in emergency room visits in recent months, suggesting people are avoiding seeking medical attention out of fear of COVID-19.