Giving Human Milk Fortifier to Low Birth Weight Newborns Lowers NEC Risks: Study
Researchers call for guidelines making human milk or human milk-based infant formula the standard of care for very low birth weight newborns, to lower NEC risks
Tag Archives: Hospitals
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Discharge Transitional Care Failed To Significantly Rates of Hospital Readmission, Death: Study
Implementing specialized transitional care plans before discharge failed to reduce the rates of unplanned readmissions to the hospital or improve outcomes.
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Hospital Cyberattacks May Disrupt Other Nearby Emergency Rooms, Study Warns
Cyberattacks on hospital systems can disrupt patient care in nearby, untargeted emergency rooms, especially those without a cybersecurity surge plan.
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Deaths Among Pregnant Women Increased in Recent Years: Study
Mortality rates among pregnant women women and new mothers rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, with drug overdoses, accidents, and domestic abuse increasing significantly.
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More Victims of Sexual Assault are Seeking Emergency Room Care: Study
Social justice movements such as #metoo may be encouraging more sexual assault victims to seek medical treatment, overcoming previous social stigmas.
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Neurocritical Care Could Increase Survival Rates from Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injury neurocritical care not only decreased mortality rates, but also increased long-term recovery.
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Women Living in More Than a Third of U.S. Counties Have Limited Access to Maternity Care: March of Dimes Reports
"Maternity Care Deserts" include areas where there are no hospitals with obstetric departments, there are no OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives, or birthing centers.
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Fifth of All Children Who Survive Sepsis Develop Progressive Adverse Health Conditions: Study
Children who survive sepsis have underdeveloped immune systems and organs, which are less effective at fighting off resulting health problems, according to the findings.
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Sexual Assault Survivors Often Charged Thousands in Hospital Bills, Study Finds
Laws meant to make medical services free for sexual assault survivors should be expanded to include all costs, researchers recommend.
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Premature Infants Fed Formula More Susceptible to Serious Adverse Health Events, CDC Study Warns
Researchers warn of increased health risks for low birth weight and premature infants fed formula like Similac or Enfamil, instead of human milk.
