This article, originally posted on Sept. 23, 2019, was last updated on Dec. 3, 2025. Please note that these statistics aren’t updated regularly. Always check with your state’s hospital associations ...

Always ask the patient if you can visit before going to the hospital. Wash or sanitize your hands before you touch the patient or anything in the room. If you feel sick or have symptoms, do not visit ...

You have the right to leave the hospital, but it may increase your risk of readmission. Leaving AMA does not change your insurance terms or cause a premium increase. If you do leave, make sure you ...

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TOKYO -- Amid the high number of patients with mycoplasma pneumonia, characterized by persistent coughs, since around this autumn, the influenza season has entered full swing in Japan. As a result, ...

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, preparation, and decisions. Among the decisions facing you is choosing between a birthing center vs. a hospital for delivering your baby. Hospitals are the ...

When you leave a hospital after treatment, you go through a process called hospital discharge. A hospital will discharge you when you no longer need to receive inpatient care and can go home. Or, a ...

Hospital bed mattresses, also known as medical or therapeutic mattresses, may provide comfort and prevent side effects when people remain immobile for long periods. Some people require specialized ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released updated star ratings for nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide on Wednesday, revealing that hundreds of local hospitals ranked lower compared to last ...

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