Study Links Private Equity Hospital Takeovers to ER Deaths
A new study found that hospitals taken over by private equity firms have higher death rates than non-PE owned hospitals.
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The New Era of Medical Malpractice
The "customary practice" test for medical malpractice may be changing, according to a recent report. How will this affects patients and doctors?
Understanding Birth-Related PTSD
Does PTSD apply to childbirth? It can -- and far more often than people may realize.
Recall Roll Call: December 2025
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Study Unveils New Risk Factors in Birth Trauma
Why do some newborns experience birth injuries while others don’t? Researchers recently set out to answer this question.
Older Adults and the Dangers of Automatic Doors
A new study has revealed that automatic doors can actually cause serious injuries, especially to older adults.
When Safety Systems Put Construction Workers at Risk
Construction is already a dangerous work environment. A new report explored how some safety systems put workers at an even greater risk.
Ethical Issues Arise with Error Disclosures, AI in Pathology
When errors in diagnosis - or emerging tools like AI introduce new risks - patients face serious consequences.
Experimental Drug Enables PA Man to Walk Again
An experimental drug is giving hope to people living with spinal cord injuries.
Health Leaders Tracking Surge in Drug Seizures in ERs
Emergency departments across Philadelphia are reporting that drug-related seizures have more than doubled in recent years, prompting health leaders to dig deeper into what’s fueling the rise.
Décor Disaster: The Most Common Christmas Injuries
More than 16,000 people are injured annually in the U.S. due to holiday décor mishaps -- here's what causes the most ER visits.
ER Docs: Never Ignore These Injuries
Sometimes, what looks like a minor injury can quickly turn into something far more dangerous.
Pickleball’s Costly Injuries
Pickleball has taken the nation by storm...and is apparently causing a wave of serious injuries to players.
Recall Roll Call: November 2025
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
OSHA’s Top Ten Worksite Violations
Here are the most common hazards that put employees at serious risk.