Hand surgery departments have been navigating a complex landscape over the past ten years. One significant shift has been the move towards performing more procedures in outpatient settings. This change helps hospitals save money and create more space for patients needing overnight care. However, it
When COVID-19 hit, doctors worldwide scrambled to find effective treatments. Even though many drugs didn't show promising results, they were still widely used. A study in Colombia looked at how different medications were prescribed to COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The focus was on the differences
Imagine being the person on the other end of the phone when someone calls about a stroke. That's the job of emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). They're the first step in the stroke survival chain. They need to spot stroke patients quickly and get them help fast. But studies show they sometimes mis
You've probably heard of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for severe Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI). It's typically suggested after three or more infection episodes. But what if we start FMT earlier, during the first or second episode? Could it save us money and reduce hospital vis
Have you ever thought about the dangers faced by the people who keep our hospitals clean? Sanitary workers in public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia are at a high risk of injuries. This isn't just because of unsafe tools or nasty workplace conditions. It's also due to overlooked risk factors and a lac
In a surprising turn of events, a teenager from British Columbia has been hospitalized due to the H5N1 bird flu virus. The youngster has been in critical condition since Friday, as confirmed by health officials on Wednesday. This case is the first of its kind in Canada, and experts are trying to fig
In a surprising move, Aspirus Health, a major healthcare provider based in Wausau, Wisconsin, has announced its plans to build a new hospital in Chippewa Falls. This comes after the shutdown of HSHS hospitals in the Chippewa Valley back in March 2024, leaving the area without vital emergency and inp
Predicting who might die in the hospital is a big deal. Doctors have been using different systems to figure this out for years. Now, they're also using machines and computers to help. This study looked at how well these computer models work when they consider a specific heart rhythm measurement call
You might think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a kids' thing, but adults aren't off the hook. Before the RSV vaccine came along, we didn't have a clear picture of how many adults were hospitalized because of it. Let's dive in and see what we've learned. Between October 2016 and September 2
Imagine this: instead of using an ambulance, some hospitals are using tricked-out SUVs to transport mental health patients. South Shore Hospital and Lowell General Hospital are leading the way with this innovative solution. Why is this a big deal? Because traditional ambulances can be tied up for ho
