Hand washing: More likely at the mall than the OR

Here’s some news no one wants to ponder for long: Random people in public bathrooms have better hand washing habits then doctors working in U.S. hospitals.

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Lowering post-op mortality — the surprising key

New research indicates that when it comes to reducing patient mortality, how well post-op complications are managed is just as important as preventing complications in the first place. Read more

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