Hospital Care

Health Washing machines may be spreading dangerous bacteria, study finds

New research shows that washing healthcare uniforms in home machines may spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria and increase hospital infection risks.

Discoveries Novel 3D live hologram technology can save lives in field hospitals

Discoveries Hospital room features can affect your recovery after surgery

Global Good Are blood pressure readings more accurate at home or clinic?

Discoveries Say hello to CHAMP, Volkswagen’s robot bringing smiles to sick kids

Discoveries 11-year-old sews cheerful hospital gowns for young patients

Innovations New medical-grade wearable continuously monitors at-risk people at home

Innovations App helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

Discoveries How a paramedic’s act of kindness brought solace in a chaotic emergency department

Discoveries Mystery man leaves doctors, nurses in tears as he holds sign up to hospital window

Global Good Virtual lung cancer screening is just as effective as in-person screening

Discoveries A visit from a social robot improves hospitalized children’s outlook

Discoveries Meet Grace, the healthcare robot designed to talk to people in Covid isolation

Discoveries Superheroes bring joy and smiles to hospitalized kids

Celebrities Jurassic Quest and Ryan Seacrest to bring dinosaur-themed experiences to children’s hospitals

Global Good A community health worker intervention reduces hospital readmissions