American Adults Without Health Insurance Rises by Two Million
Losses in coverage concentrated among younger adults, people buying own health insurance policies
Reduced Rates of Gonorrhea Seen With Meningococcal B Vaccine
First time vaccine has shown any protection against gonorrhea, researchers report
New Criteria Urged for Infection Diagnosis Among Seniors in ER
Emergency department physicians often under and over diagnose infections in older adults
Health Service Use Unchanged From 1996-1997 to 2011-2012
Expenditures for various categories of medical services increased in almost every category assessed
Patients Are Often Recording Doctor’s Visits
Patients may be using tapes to remember important details about visits; often share with caregivers
Subcirrhotic Liver Stiffness Cuts HCC Risk in Hepatitis B
Achievement of subcirrhotic range of liver stiffness with antiviral therapy reduces HCC risk
Improved Glycemic Control With Eradication of Hepatitis C
Improved glycemic control, reduced antidiabetic medication use with sustained virologic response
C. difficile Present in Many Public Sandboxes
Presence of epidemic ribotypes of C. difficile found in children's, dog's sandboxes
AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate
Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior
From 2001 to 2012, Incidence of CDI, Multiply Recurrent CDI Up
Multiply recurrent CDI more likely in older patients, females, those who used antibiotics, PPIs
