Endotracheal intubation in the emergency department is linked to shorter 24-hour survival and a higher early mortality rate ...

Tucson Medical Center says it has reformed policies and paid an $8,000 fine following the unusual overdose death of a 23-year-old female patient. The death is what the hospital terms a "sentinel event ...

The pendulum is swinging among older adults when it comes to work — more are staying longer on the job, or returning to the workforce after retiring. Two local programs that work with older workers ...

At the start of a nappy change, ensure your child knows what is happening. Aim to be positive, gentle and responsive.

In this edition of Health Matters, Dr. Julie Bortolotti with UT Health Physicians shares her take on what telehealth can ...

When should therapists lead, and when should they listen? Here's how to balance directive vs non-directive therapy with ...

If you’re going to suffer, make sure it’s worth the effort. We consulted fitness experts to help you maximize your ice bath.

For the past 40 years … there's been really no room for the idea that slow codes could be ethically permissible under any ...

The risk of dying is six times higher among patients who become short of breath after being admitted to hospital, according ...

The risk of dying is six times higher among patients who become short of breath after being admitted to hospital, according to research published in ERJ Open Research. Patients who were in pain were ...

Despite claims of being humane and painless, the use of nitrogen gas for executions and assisted suicide causes air hunger, panic and violent physiological distress.

For anaesthetists, optimising ventilation settings during surgery is a fundamental aspect of patient care. Adjusting positive ...