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Candida auris Causing Healthcare-Associated Infections
CDC recommends reporting suspected cases to authorities, exercising infection control
U.S. Medical Schools to Expand Training on Opioid Abuse
Health experts note that opioids are prescribed too often, possibly because of poor training
Mortality Odds Lower at Pediatric Trauma Centers for Injured Teens
For injured adolescents, odds of mortality higher for those treated at adult, mixed trauma centers
June 2016 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for June 2016. This roundup includes the...
Extended-Spectrum Antibiotics No Benefit for Pediatric Appendicitis
Extended-spectrum linked to 30-day readmission in complicated, not uncomplicated appendicitis
Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers
Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
Concussions Found to Be Common in Water Polo
Average was just over two per person; researchers found they were more common among females
Unsatisfactory Chewing, Poor Diet Up Hospital Stay in Elderly
Seniors with unsatisfactory chewing ability, poor diet use fewer annual preventive care, dental services
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused
Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
