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A group of researchers now estimate that the average American is more likely to die from a medical mistake than a stroke or respiratory disease. According to a recent study conducted by physicians at Johns Hopkins University and published in The BMJ, medical mistakes rank as the third leading cause […]

The entertainment industry lost one of its most talented stars recently due to an overdose of the opioid fentanyl. Pop icon Prince was known for his drug-free lifestyle, so it is particularly tragic that he died from as overdose of the potent painkiller. Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic has become a […]

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are in business to take care of elderly or disabled individuals who can no longer take care of themselves at home. It is the responsibility of the facility to ensure that the needs of each resident are met, especially in terms of nourishment and […]

Like many American workers, healthcare employees often take time off in the summer. However, summer vacations may leave hospitals understaffed. During certain times of the year and even certain times of the day, a hospital is more likely to be missing some of its most skilled staff members. Since shifts […]