Report: Hospital Infections Down Significantly
The report says that, out of some two-million patients admitted to hospitals in Pennsylvania, 1.1 percent got infections in 2010. That was nearly 6 percent lower than the infection rate in 2009.
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The report says that, out of some two-million patients admitted to hospitals in Pennsylvania, 1.1 percent got infections in 2010. That was nearly 6 percent lower than the infection rate in 2009.
The poll by Quinnipiac University finds that 82 percent of Americans support the use of birth control. Just 12 percent think it's wrong.
City, state, and community officials took part in ceremonies marking the rededication of the Manayunk Canal towpath, along the Schuylkill River.
Studies show identifying cancer causing polyps with a colonoscopy reduces the colon cancer death rate by 50%.
A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration overwhelmingly backed approval for a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., a drug which the FDA previously rejected due to safety concerns.
A Delaware County non-profit launches a new resource designed to help people prevent and treat victims of child sex abuse.
Researchers believe the youngsters should have some of the same medical examinations and interventions as older football players.
The FDA has approved additional suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs which have been in short supply for months.
Under the new health law, preventive care is supposed to be free--things like well visits, flu shots and cancer screenings. But free isn't always free.
Dr. Donald Schwarz says he has "not seen anything like this before."
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs that have been nearly impossible to secure for months.
A prominent education voice says that as the Philadelphia school district cuts its budget, it should make keeping its schools psychologists a priority.
A new study indicates that one in every 33 baby boomers has the hepatitis C virus, and many don't even know they have this liver destroying disease.
A South Jersey couple is involved in an enormous kidney donation chain, linking generosity and hope.
Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic, and especially bad in Pennsylvania. uthorities say it's striking a growing number of families in the suburbs.
