U.S. Measles Outbreak Hits 107 Cases in 21 States, D.C.
Outbreak on track to exceed last year's; most of the people who got measles weren't vaccinated
Residents’ Sleep Deteriorates During Training
Worsening seen for sleep duration, quality of sleep, and daytime sleepiness
Patient Portals Don’t Appear to Have Much Traction
Patients not accessing them, physicians not using full range of features
ACA Coverage Gains Include Workers Without Insurance
Reduction in uninsurance rate among this group larger than that of not-employed adults
Practice Names, Logos Should Be Carefully Designed
The logo should be simple and easy to identify, should send a message about the medical practice
CDC: Brucellosis in Dogs Remains a Public Health Risk
Infection is under-recognized, may remain a threat without stronger intervention measures
Doctors Remove Contact Lens Embedded in Eyelid for Years
Lens was encapsulated within the upper eyelid soft tissue since childhood eye trauma
Rate of Pediatric Emergencies in Ambulatory Practices Identified
Most due to respiratory distress, psychiatric/behavioral emergencies, or seizures
Integration of Opioid, Infectious Disease Treatment Needed
Expert panel recommends five action steps for treating opioid abuse and its intersecting epidemics
Completing Sepsis Bundle Within an Hour Cuts Pediatric Mortality
However, completing individual bundle elements in that timeframe does not reduce pediatric mortality
