Heart dropped on ground used in (successful) transplant

Paging Dr. Butterfingers. Doctors in Mexico used a heart that had been dropped on the ground (literally) on its way to the hospital for transplantation. Read more

Mom claims hospital denied transplant over child’s disablity

Is an intellectual disability reason enough for an organ transplant to be denied? A developing case highlights the clash of several ethical dilemmas. Read more

Bias or miscommunication? Gay spouse denied visitation rights

A Maryland hospital is under fire after a patient and her family alleged that the hospital wouldn’t allow her same-sex partner to visit her. Read more

Paula Deen announces she has diabetes, will continue to cook with pounds of butter

Popular TV chef/restauranteur Paula Deen is under fire following her announcement that she has diabetes — and has signed a deal to promote a diabetes drug. Read more

Are online physician ratings too positive?

No surprise here: People who post reviews online tend to exaggerate their opinions, and the same goes for patients’ reviews of doctors, according to a recent study. But are they exaggerating their positive experiences, as well as negative ones?  Read more

It’s back! Swine flu reappears as a new strain

The CDC has announced that a new swine flu virus has infected at least 12 people. Here are the details. Read more

Building upgrades meant to improve ER wait times

More hospitals are taking concrete steps to shorten wait times in their emergency departments. Read more

Pen removed from patient after 25 years — and it still writes!!

This case is a medical marvel — and a stunning promotional tool for some pen company. Read more

Study: At-home births are riskier for first-time moms

A new study indicates that providing a variety of birth options can work — but for some women, at-home births do increase the risk of a poor outcome. Read more

How much security do hospitals really need?

In the wake of a series of violent incidents, hospitals are rethinking just how much security is enough to keep patients and staff safe. Read more

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