Having a spouse in a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) may make a person more likely to have a heart
Month: October 2020
How the brain helps us navigate social differences
Our brain responds differently if we talk to a person of a different socioeconomic background from our own compared to
How parents shape their children’s mental health
Most parents know that their behavior has an effect on their children’s mental health, now and possibly forever. As such, we
Virtual follow-up care is more convenient and just as beneficial to surgical patients
Surgical patients who participate in virtual follow-up visits after their operations spend a similar amount of time with surgical team
STOP THE BLEED training has saved lives from Sierra Leone to Connecticut
The STOP THE BLEED course teaches a skill with lifesaving potential that is easy to learn and globally relevant. Two
New artificial intelligence models show potential for predicting outcomes
New applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care settings have shown early success in improving survival and outcomes in
Researchers zero in on genetic connection to postpartum hemorrhage
Researchers have identified genetic mutations that appear to protect women from severe bleeding after childbirth, a leading cause of maternal
COVID-19 testing of children before anesthesia saves PPE
Universal COVID-19 testing of children who are having procedures requiring anesthesia promotes efficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE), according
Hospitals serving minority patients follow breast cancer recommendations at similar rate
Among accredited U.S. cancer centers, hospitals serving primarily minority patients are as likely as other hospitals to offer the standard
Surgery for benign breast disease does not impair future breastfeeding capability
Young women with benign breast conditions may undergo surgery without jeopardizing their ability to breastfeed later on. One of the
