Health

Experts Warn Wuhan Coronavirus Has Pandemic Potential as Global Spread Accelerates

As infections surge and containment efforts falter, global health experts say the novel coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan may be evolving into a full-fledged pandemic. With cases detected on multiple continents, the virus's spread now challenges international preparedness systems.

Panic Buying of Masks Could Undermine U.S. Coronavirus Response, Experts Warn

As fear of the coronavirus spreads, panic-driven hoarding of medical masks by the public is creating dangerous shortages for frontline healthcare workers. Experts warn that this behavior may increase the overall risk of outbreak in the U.S. rather than prevent it.

Hospitals That Skip Surgical Safety Checklists Risk Patient Lives, Study Finds

Despite evidence showing that surgical safety checklists save lives, a troubling number of hospitals and surgeons still fail to use them consistently. Experts warn that this resistance may be putting patients at unnecessary risk and undermining modern standards of care.