Infection Is Most Common Complication of Prostate Biopsy
Fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli plays prominent role in infection; rates range from 0.1 to 7.0 percent
Penile Microbiome May Be Risk Factor for HIV in Men
Modifying the penile microbiome could potentially reduce HIV acquisition in both men and women
Noninvasive Oral Fluid-Based Immunoassay IDs Hepatitis E
Assay has high sensitivity and specificity for identifying past and recent HEV infection
Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Admissions From Nursing Homes
Rates of hospital admission lower compared with standard-dose vaccine in residents aged 65+
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Long-Acting Antiretroviral Injection Safe, Effective for HIV
Cabotegravir + rilpivirine injection every four or eight weeks as effective as daily three-drug oral therapy
Health, Economic Costs High for Measles Vaccine Hesitancy
A 5 percent drop in coverage could trigger a tripling of measles cases in young children
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
