CDC: Needle Exchange Program Usage Up Significantly
Yet, many drug users still share needles sometimes, researchers find
Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
Two-Drug Combo Promising for HIV Remission
Combination includes an HIV vaccine and an immune-stimulating drug
HIV Antibody VRC01 Shows Promise in Early Trials
Two trials suggest approach might make it possible for patients to discontinue antiretroviral meds
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Recommendations Updated for Meningococcal Vaccine in HIV
All HIV+ individuals should receive meningococcal conjugate vaccine (serogroups A, C, W, and Y)
Ocular Syphilis Cases May Be Increasing in United States
Among total syphilis surveillance cases in eight jurisdictions, 0.65 percent indicated ocular symptoms
Community Pharmacists Play Role in Providing Preventive Care
Report highlights role in folic acid education, tobacco use cessation, screening for osteoporosis, HIV
Maternal, Neonatal Adverse Events Up With Antenatal ART
But antiretroviral therapy also linked to significantly lower rates of early HIV transmission
