U.S. medical debt high, but varies geographically
(HealthDay)—The mean amount of medical debt is greater among individuals who live in the South...
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Improved medical record management means better care during COVID-19 pandemic
Across the nation, top universities offer comprehensive health services to more than 20 million students...
Journal calls for use of objective data in root cause analyses of adverse medical events
Wrong-site surgery, medication errors, and fires in operating rooms can be devastating for patients, providers,...
People with obesity are at high risk for severe COVID-19. That poses serious medical and social challenges
The United States and many other developed countries are confronting intertwined public health crises—the coronavirus...
2011 to 2018 saw decline in problems paying medical bills
(HealthDay)—From 2011 to 2018, there was a decrease in the percentage of families having problems...
Academic says the medical marijuana industry is using ‘underhand’ marketing strategies
An academic from the University of York claims that some marijuana companies are using underhand...
Patients say ask before using medical records for research
With electronic medical records creating an ideal source of data to inform quality care and...
UK medical drug supply still uncertain in a no-deal Brexit
Britain's government watchdog says there's still a "significant amount" of work to do to make...
Cannabis-related poison control calls for Massachusetts kids doubled after medical pot legalized
After medical marijuana became legal in Massachusetts, cannabis-related poison control calls involving the commonwealth's children...
Worrisome increase in some medical scans during pregnancy
Use of medical imaging during pregnancy increased significantly in the United States, a new study...