Why antibiotics may not help patients survive their viral infections: new research
Most sufferers who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are supplied antibiotics by their medical professionals or health…
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Feds Move to Rein In Prior Authorization, a System That Harms and Frustrates Patients
When Paula Chestnut desired hip substitute surgical treatment previous year, a pre-operative X-ray observed irregularities in her chest. As a…
Decisions by CVS and Optum Panicked Thousands of Their Sickest Patients
NEW YORK — The fear started when a few patients saw their nurses and dietitians posting job searches on LinkedIn.…
Medical terms used by doctors often baffling to patients
The phrases some medical professionals use are often misunderstood by clients and their people, leaving them feeling confused and susceptible,…
Hospitals often reap profits in places where many patients carry medical debt : Shots
Aerial view of downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Some hospitals in Texas and around the U.S. are seeing high profits, even…