Patients who say they want to take an active role in their health care could be unhealthier in some respects than patients who prefer to let their doctors lead the way, according to new research published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine. In a stud

ATLANTA, Georgia (Feb. 21) -- When Mary Ryan's 4-year-old nephew, Nick, landed in the hospital with a serious infection, her brother called her in a panic. Ryan isn't a doctor. She's not a nurse. She's a librarian. Nick had cat scratch fever, and for w

FDA clears Avastin for breast cancer By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Business Writer Fri Feb 22, 6:30 PM ET A Genentech drug received federal approval on Friday to treat breast cancer, a surprise decision that could represent a shift in standards for asse

TRENTON, N.J. — The families of New Jersey patients murdered by a serial killer nurse have settled a lawsuit with the hospitals where he worked, an attorney representing two of the families said Tuesday. The confidential settlement with five hospita

NEW ORLEANS - Strokes have tripled in recent years among middle-aged women in the U.S., an alarming trend doctors blame on the obesity epidemic. Nearly 2 percent of women ages 35 to 54 reported suffering a stroke in the most recent federal health surve

Identical twins may not be nearly as identical as once believed. Research in 2005 found that identical twins differ in how their genes express themselves. Now scientists have learned that all identical twins may actually differ genetically from their

ScienceDaily (Mar. 7, 2007) — A case report published in the current issue of the journal Prehospital Emergency Care suggests that light streaming through whirling helicopter rotor blades during medical air transport can cause symptoms ranging from naus

In a case with huge implications for the health care-technology industry, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the manufacturer of a federally approved medical device cannot be sued under state law if the device causes an injury.

Resources • Nursing Scholarships • Nursing Degree Programs • Job Search • Groups • Discussions Designers have developed pyjamas that regulate body temperature, stop itching and ensure a good night’s sleep, it has been claimed. A woman tries out the pyjamas which, it is claimed, will regulate one’s temperature and put an end to scratching in bed The nightwear, which ...

Resources • Nursing Scholarships • Nursing Degree Programs • Job Search • Groups • Discussions Cameras the size of pills could “put eyes on tools," going into the body to detect cancer. This new device, invented at the University of Washington, has seven fiber optic cables and will be able to detect early signs of esophageal cancer. Eric Seibel, the ...

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Resources • Nursing Scholarships • Nursing Degree Programs • Job Search • Groups • Discussions In America, employees generally want perks - like health coverage for their family - and assume that basics like that will be covered by their employer. If they're in the top companies, extra benefits like free onsite company gyms, free food in employee cafeterias, or ...

ATLANTA (Feb. 14) - At least 82 youths have died from the so-called "choking game," according to the first government count of fatalities from the tragic fad. In the game, children use dog leashes or bungee cords wrapped around their necks or other mea

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who completes a course of study and passes the examinations to obtain a license and register as a nurse. You’ll find many RNs in hospitals throughout the world, and the need for RNs still continues. Read on to know more about registered nursing, and how to become a registered nurse. What Does An RN ...

The patient was in a back hallway of the emergency ward at Royal Columbian Hospital, out of sight from staff at the nursing station, when she went into severe respiratory distress yesterday.

Media stories about "killer infections, starving patients, and overstretched wards" suggest the profession has lost its way. But in a new series of articles on The State of Nursing, Alison Whyte calls on nursing staff to insist on the best for patients, a