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Change in behavior can be an important sign of a dangerous infection in seniors

Altered mental status is often the first sign of a urinary tract infection, which can lead to urosepsis without quick treatment

Hospitals and operating rooms must have surgical time-out policies and procedures in place to prevent this type of never-event error

Imaging centers and hospitals need to plan ahead with equipment, supplies, and staff training to prevent avoidable deaths

A medical expert believes that Neil Armstrong's death was caused by an unnecessary surgery

A new study reveals that medication errors top the list

Medicare finds that Ben Taub Hospital didn't train ER personnel on timely monitoring of patients and reporting of critical laboratory values

Hypothermia therapy may minimize the impact of a hypoxic-ischemic insult on a baby's brain

A suspected or confirmed ST elevation isn't something to be ignored or delayed

A simple, inexpensive test can identify cardiovascular risks that could make surgery dangerous

Learn what you can do to reduce your risk as a patient