
Amusement Rides in U.S. Injure 4,400 Kids a Year: Injuries Higher on 'Fixed' Rides
On average, a child is
treated in an emergency
department every other hour
in the US for injuries on
amusement rides, according
... > full story

Analysis: U.S. Emergency Care Cost Estimates Are Too Low
US emergency care costs may
be more than twice
previously published
estimates, according to a
new analysis that critiques
those estimates, argues for
... > full story

One in Five Seniors on Risky Meds; More in US South
A study of more than six
million seniors in Medicare
Advantage plans in 2009
found that 21 percent
received a prescription for
at least one potentially
... > full story

Americans Back Preparation for Extreme Weather and Sea-Level Rise
The majority of Americans
express support for stronger
coastal development codes,
according to a new survey. ... > full story
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More Emphasis Needed on Recycling and Reuse of Li-Ion Batteries
May 22, 2013 The discovery of potential environmental and human health effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger government ... > full story -
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Hospitals Profit When Patients Develop Bloodstream Infections
May 22, 2013 Researchers report that hospitals may be reaping enormous income for patients whose hospital stays are complicated by preventable bloodstream infections contracted in their intensive care ... > full story -
Costs to Treat Stroke in America May Double by 2030
May 22, 2013 Stroke costs are predicted to more than double in the next 20 years. Americans 45-64 years old are expected to have the highest increase in stroke ... > full story -
Expert Questions US Public Health Agency Advice on Influenza Vaccines
May 16, 2013 The United States government public health agency, the CDC, pledges "To base all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively derived." But experts argue ... > full story -
Massachusetts' Health Care Reform Didn't Raise Hospital Use, Costs
May 16, 2013 Health care reform in Massachusetts didn't result in substantially more hospitalizations, longer stays or higher costs. There were no significant differences in post-reform hospital use in ... > full story -
Most Math Being Taught in Kindergarten Is Old News to Students
May 16, 2013 Kindergarten teachers report spending much of their math instructional time teaching students basic counting skills and how to recognize geometric shapes -— skills the students have already ... > full story -
Collecting DNA for Human Rights: How to Help While Safeguarding Privacy
May 15, 2013 DNA databases might help identify victims of crime and human trafficking, but how do we safeguard the personal privacy of innocent victims and family members? A new report identifies a number of key ... > full story -
Stronger Partnerships to Improve Healthcare
May 14, 2013 Today the British Medical Journal calls for doctors and patients to join together as partners to improve ... > full story -
Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions in U.S., New Study Says
May 14, 2013 A new study offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide in the United States and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study finds a sharp increase—nearly 50 percent—in ICU ... > full story -
Routine Screening for Depression Not Recommended for Adults With No Apparent Symptoms of Depression
May 13, 2013 For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening ... > full story
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