Watchful Waiting Cost-Effective for Pediatric Acute Otitis Media
For every 1,000 patients with AOM, WW would result in 205 fewer antibiotic prescriptions used
Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement
Initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act formally introduced Monday
Most Health Care Providers Can Offer Cost Estimate
Although 75 percent of provider organizations can offer estimate, only 25% of patients request one
Hospital Floors May Be Breeding Ground for Superbugs
Area often overlooked when it comes to infection control, researchers say
CDC: Odds of Birth Defects Up 20-Fold in Mothers With Zika
Report only addresses physical abnormalities present at birth; developmental issues may occur later
Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
February 2017 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2017. This roundup includes the...
Exposure to Neuraminidase Inhibitors in Utero Not Harmful
No increased risks of adverse neonatal outcomes or congenital malformations with in utero exposure
Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling
Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
