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We may think we're delivering compassionate care, but the public feels otherwise.

The Joint Commission has released this year's list of top-performing hospitals.

Combination of CA 19-9 tumor marker level and endoscopic ultrasound may aid in early detection in high-risk individuals.

Wrong-site surgery is still occurring despite wide adoption of prevention strategies.

Two small genetic variations predict which patients are most likely to develop second cancers.

Prescriptions sent electronically are just as likely to contain errors as handwritten ones.

What patients think about quality of care does not always correlate with objective measures.

Recent study findings raise questions about how well computers interpret mammograms.

Sun exposure to usually-covered skin is yet another risk for skin cancer.

Will graphic images and stronger warnings decrease cigarette smoking?

A recent survey found that 24% of RNs are dissatisfied and looking for new jobs.

The radiation emitted by these phones is now designated as possibly cancer-causing.

The nursing workforce is now larger in size, older, and more diverse.

Does selenium prevent the development of cancer? Recent Cochrane meta-analysis says no.

New research supports the use of exemestane

'Over-warning' or necessary adverse drug event information?

Weekend hospital admissions linked to higher patient mortality.

Higher levels of norepinephrine are found in women with persistent fatigue.

Singer and songwriter Charlie Lustman has become an inspirational voice for the over 12 million cancer survivors living in the United States

Half of US states currently have anti-smoking laws; the goal is 100%

The release of the data was a requirement of the national health care reform act.

Help kidney cancer patients by being aware of available resources and support services