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Taking antibiotics for an extended period in early to middle adulthood might increase risk for colorectal adenomas

Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas

Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
There is variation in influenza vaccination coverage by industry and occupation

Variation in Occupational Influenza Vaccination Coverage

Wide variation by state in vaccination coverage among tier 1 and health care personnel groups
Infants are far less likely to develop pertussis if their mother received a tetanus toxoid

Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Reduces Risk for Newborns

Benefit is dramatic for newborns who are too young to be vaccinated, researchers say
Physicians should be aware that responding to a negative health care review could potentially expose personal medical information

Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews

Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
New antibiotic therapy

New Antibiotic Tx Beneficial After Acute Lung Function Decline in CF

Findings among children with cystic fibrosis treated either inpatient, outpatient
Patients with schizophrenia may face an increased risk for serious infections

Patients With Schizophrenia More Susceptible to Infections

Schizophrenia patients 63 percent more likely to suffer serious infection than the general population
Influenza vaccination is associated with reduced risk of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated death in children

Vaccination Tied to Reduced Risk of Flu-Linked Pediatric Death

Influenza vaccine effectiveness 51 percent among children with high-risk conditions, 65 percent overall
Use of health literacy tools is encouraged for facilitating shared decision making

Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making

Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Insurance products offered by hospitals and health systems

Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality

Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
Nine out of 10 American doctors are happy with their choice of profession

90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice

AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges