Why you might want to avoid a trip to the hospital this July
Here's a look at some of the top health news being talked about around the U.S. and the world today:
• A trip to the hospital is usually something to be avoided. But a new study says if people can help it, they might want to try especially hard to avoid treatment at teaching hospitals during the month of July. Reported in Time, the study shows an increase in fatal medication mistakes during the month when doctors in training enter their residency programs.
• What a buzz kill: In a Los Angeles Times report, scientists say chocolate lovers may tout the supposed-health benefits of eating chocolate, but most of the evidence supporting it is preliminary.
• About 20 percent of high school students in the United States have abused prescription drugs in an effort to get high, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Reported by ABC News, it was the first year of results from the CDC's drug use survey, which asked teens about prescription drugs.
Tina Reed covers health and the environment for AnnArbor.com. You can reach her at tinareed@annarbor.com, call her at 734-623-2535 or find her on Twitter @TreedinAA.
Comments
chakro bagton-meyers
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 : 4:57 a.m.
these kinds of studies are irresponibel science bcause maybe people will read it and not go to the doctor beacuse of it. your supposed to get a check up with your personal care provdier (pcp) every year so why can't he do it? anyone?
AlphaAlpha
Tue, Jun 8, 2010 : 9:53 p.m.
Avoid nights and weekends as well. In the medical business, as with nearly all others, the competent, experienced, well paid minority work weekdays.