Adult ADHD Can’t Be Diagnosed With A Simple Screening Test, Doctors Warn
(By Rebecca Hersher for NPR) Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be difficult. The symptoms of the disorder, as defined
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Health Care – General
For California Hospitals That Don’t Pass Quake Test, Money’s Mostly At Fault
(By Ana B. Ibarra for California Healthline) With a state deadline looming, some California hospitals still need to retrofit or
Read MoreFitness Trackers: Good at Measuring Heart Rate, Not So Good At Measuring Calories
(By Pattie Neighmond for NPR) Sleek, high-tech wristbands are extremely popular these days, promising to measure heart rate, steps taken
Read MoreMiami’s Zika Outbreak Began Months Before It Was First Detected
(By Greg Allen for NPR) Last year’s Zika outbreak in Miami likely started in the spring of 2016, with the
Read MoreBaking soda shortage forces hospitals to postpone surgeries, treatments
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals nationwide are delaying major operations and chemotherapy due to a major shortage
Read MoreSteward Health Care Acquires IASIS Healthcare
With Steward Health Care acquisition of IASIS Healthcare, this Boston-based physician led health care organization will become the largest private
Read MoreDoctors have resisted guidelines to treat sepsis. New study suggests those guidelines save lives
(By Bob Tedeschi for STAT) Even in the face of increased pressure from regulators, many doctors have failed to fully embrace
Read MoreTips For Staying Healthy When Traveling Abroad
(By Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) When planning a summer trip abroad, it’s easy to think, “Oh, I’ll just hop over
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Addresses Safety Concerns At Dialysis Clinics
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) Saying they are concerned about safety in California’s dialysis clinics, a coalition of
Read MoreWomen Opt To Skip Pelvic Exams When Told They Have Little Benefit
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) This is a story about conflicting medical advice. One group of doctors, represented by the
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