The next time you have to undergo an operation or give birth, you might want to check and see if your hospital has a reputation for making their patients even sicker than they already were. Healthcare-acquired infections -- bacterial, fungal and viral illnesses that patients can get from contaminated medical equipment, poorly done surgical incisions or antibiotics overuse -- are a major problem in the U.S.
All Too Often, Going To The Hospital Makes You Sicker
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Wed, 07/29/2015 - 9:15am
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