Sepsis :: Protocol for treatment of sepsis can reduce hospital deaths
More than 215,000 people will die of sepsis in the United States each year, more than 750,000 will require hospital treatment, and the costs will be nearly $17 billion.
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Summer :: Summer Brings Insect Stings
Insect stings are the cause of 500,000 emergency room visits each year, and more than two million Americans are allergic to stinging insects.
Allergy :: America faces allergy crisis
A growing shortage of allergists in the United States may soon impact the quality of patient care for asthma and other allergic diseases, according to a report published by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Marijuana :: Medical Marijuana Bill Defeated in Senate, Supporters Vow to Try Again
Health care providers and medical marijuana patients and supporters reacted to Senate defeat of medical marijuana legislation by vowing to renew the fight. SB 650, sponsored by Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago), failed by a vote of 22-29, with four voting “present.”
Smoking :: Quitting smoking dramatically improves health, increases life expectancy
According to the American Cancer Society, about 440,000 people die in the United States from smoking-related illnesses every year.
Cancer :: Psychosocial support for cancer survivors needs strengthening
While one in four cancer survivors participates in a support group after diagnosis, use of support groups varies considerably by cancer type, and few survivors receive referrals to such programs from their physicians, according to a new study.
Health Insurance :: Lack of insurance sixth leading cause of death in U.S.
With more than 1.4 million adults in Illinois in need of health insurance, Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, state public health director, addressed the community today at the Edgar County Health Department about the importance of having health insurance and how Governor Rod R. Blagojevich?s Illinois Covered plan addresses the healthcare crisis in the state by providing access to affordable, quality healthcare to everyone in the state.
West Nile Fever :: First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois
Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, state public health director, today announced mosquito samples collected in DuPage County have been confirmed as the first positive test results in Illinois this year for West Nile virus.
Healthcare :: AAO-HNS announces endorsement of Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007
As part of a continuing effort to ensure the American public has the most accurate and truthful information available when making critical healthcare decisions, the American Academy of Otolaryngology ? Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) strongly supports H.R. 2260, the Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007.
Heart :: Clinical approach defined for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Yale Cancer Center physicians have presented clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of superior vena cava syndrome in this week?s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.