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Case study: Michigan hospitals, Johns Hopkins reduce ICU infections
In a tale that is making headlines as the first of an HHS series of healthcare "success stories," partners in a project designed to reduce healthcare-associated infections are making the rounds... Read more...
Cardiac attacks a leading cause of death for kidney failure patients
According to a new report by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death for kidney failure patients. Of 1,041 ESRD patients on dialysis, 658 deaths... Read more...
AHRQ grant targets central-line infections
The agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has awarded a $3 million contract to an American Hospital Association Affiliate to implemented a three-year program designed to slash... Read more...
