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Stethoscopes More Contaminated Than Doctors' Hands
Stethoscopes tend to have more bacteria than the palms of physicians' hands.
New Spray Ends Ride for Microbes
This new antimicrobial coating could change the landscape for surface-to-skin microbe transmission.
Health Care Infections: A 'Winnable' Public Health Battle?
Nobody wants to get sicker in a hospital than they were at home, but that's the reality for 1.7 million Americans every year, who develop healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Despite Claims, No Evidence that Robotic Surgery Is Better Than Traditional
Four out of 10 hospitals advertise robotic surgeries on their websites.
U.S. Home Births Increase
But many doctors are still wary of the practice.
What a Pain! Millions of Americans Visit ERs for Headaches
Two-thirds of hospital stays for headache are because of migraines, according to the data.
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