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Should sleep deprivation among surgeons be disclosed to patients

Sleep deprivation, like alcohol intoxication, affects clinical performance and creates an 83 percent increased risk of major post-op complications. Some suggest patients should be warned when their surgeon is sleep-deprived. Full story

Spikes in pertussis in three states; booster vaccine rates extremely low among adults

Pertussis cases have steadily increased since the 1980s, with three states - Michigan, California and Ohio - reporting unusually high rates, prompting the need to reassess the immunization status of U.S. residents. Full story

One in 20 elderly seeks medical care for adverse drug events in clinics, ERs

One in 20 patients over 65 seeks outpatient care for an adverse drug event, with 25 percent requiring hospitalization. Full story

Empowering patients to "ask caregiver to wash their hands" improves compliance

Patient empowerment is an effective but often overlooked tool to promote hand hygiene among healthcare workers. Full story

Passive safety device features 10 times more effective in preventing needlesticks

Passive sharps safety devices that automatically or semi-automatically activate the safety feature were found to be 10 times more effective in preventing needlestick injuries compared to those requiring active engagement. Full story

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