A new study suggests pediatric patients suffer when electronic tools are not customized for younger patients. To identify the risk of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to young patients, authors of a study published in Health Affairs looked at 9,000 patient safety reports reported between the years 2012 and 2017. Patient safety reports are voluntary reports … Continued

In a potential breakthrough in the battle against an often-deadly medical condition, researchers have created a new diagnostic tool that could be a game-changer. A Series Condition Driven by our own Immune System Sepsis is a medical condition that is driven by your own immune system.  If you suffer a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection … Continued

White coats have long set physicians apart as medical authorities and figures of trust in health care settings.  Adopted as standard apparel in the 1800’s, white coats identify individuals as healthcare providers, help them keep their clothes clean, and provide pockets to carry medical or personal items. Carrying Dangerous Pathogens New research has also proved … Continued

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the most common form of brain injury.  Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an evidence-based guideline for pediatric treatment of mild TBI. According to the CDC, more than 800,000 children are evaluated for TBI in emergency departments across the US each year.  Concussion is the … Continued

A start-up non-profit company is hoping to stabilize the cost and supply of important drugs to hospitals across the United States. The delivery and cost of medical care is a controversial topic on the national agenda.  Part of the issue is the skyrocketing price of drugs commonly used in healthcare.  Turning to the courts, 45 … Continued