News articles tagged with 'hospitalisation'
Discussing adverse events with patients improves how they rate their hospital care
— 10 Nov 2009 15:55 | HealthA survey of patients had who experienced some sort of adverse event during their hospitalisation found that, although caregivers discussed the event with patients less than half the... — full story
Report on H1N1 cases in California shows hospitalisation can occur at all ages, with many severe
— 4 Nov 2009 12:44 | HealthIn contrast with some common perceptions regarding 2009 influenza A(H1N1) infections, an examination of cases in California indicates that hospitalisation and death can occur at all... — full story
Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy keeps infants out of the hospital
— 3 Nov 2009 09:11 | HealthInfants born to women who received influenza vaccine during pregnancy were hospitalised at a lower rate than infants born to unvaccinated mothers, according to preliminary results of... — full story
At-home care may be an alternative to hospital care for patients with chronic heart failure
— 29 Sep 2009 15:11 | HealthHospital-at-home care may be a practical alternative to traditional hospital inpatient care for patients with acutely decompensated (suddenly worsening) chronic heart failure, according... — full story
In-hospital kidney injury requiring dialysis linked to risk of chronic dialysis
— 16 Sep 2009 11:39 | HealthHospitalised patients who experience acute kidney problems that require dialysis are at increased risk of receiving chronic dialysis once discharged, but do not have an increased risk... — full story
Immediate intervention for patients with ACS not always more beneficial
— 2 Sep 2009 13:50 | HealthFor some patients with acute coronary syndromes, the strategy of immediate intervention at a medical centre does not appear to result in differences in outcomes in comparison with an... — full story
Surprising rate of recurring heart attacks, strokes globally
— 1 Sep 2009 12:49 | HealthDespite many medicines and other treatments for patients with vascular disease, a large international study shows these patients have a surprisingly high rate of recurring events such... — full story
Carbon monoxide linked to heart problems in elderly
— 1 Sep 2009 11:03 | HealthExposure to carbon monoxide, even at levels well below national limits, is associated with an increased risk of hospitalisation for the elderly with heart problems, according to a study... — full story
Doctor-pharmacist partnership reduces hospitalisation for heart failure
— 19 Aug 2009 15:00 | HealthThinking 'outside the medicine cabinet' is paying off in Australia, where a doctor-pharmacist partnership is reducing hospitalisations for heart failure - one of the most expensive... — full story
Ageing with GRACE: New health care delivery model improves outcomes, saves money
— 12 Aug 2009 10:11 | HealthA team approach to preventive healthcare delivery for older adults developed by researchers from Indiana University and the Regenstrief Institute improves health and quality of life,... — full story