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Most youths in a recent survey support the right to own guns

Many Youths Believe Gun Control Would Decrease Mass Shootings

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However, two-thirds of youths surveyed also support the right to keep guns in the home
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-negative recipients of HCV-infected kidneys experience HCV cure and good quality of life

Good Outcomes for HCV-Negative Recipients of HCV Kidneys

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All 20 recipients experienced HCV cure, good quality of life, excellent renal function
Some types of bacteria are developing tolerance of alcohol-based hand sanitizers used in hospitals

Some Bacteria Now More Tolerant of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers

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Enterococci bacteria surviving exposure for longer periods of time
In a letter sent to Administrator Seema Verma of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Groups Urge CMS to Reconsider Suspending Risk Adjustment

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Twenty-eight medical organizations, including AMA, sent letter to Administrator Verma of CMS
In a mouse model of moderate

Ciprofloxacin May Up Likelihood of Aortic Dissection, Rupture

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Increased susceptibility observed in mouse model of sporadic aortic aneurysm and dissection
There is considerable variation in specialty drug coverage across commercial health plans

Variation in Specialty Drug Coverage Across Health Plans

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Plans restrict coverage of drugs indicated for cancer less often than drugs indicated for other diseases
Anticipation of how providers will receive feedback is important for antimicrobial stewardship programs to consider in informing educational messaging

How Doctors Receive Feedback Is Key for Antimicrobial Programs

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For inpatient providers, disagreement about antimicrobial use attribution rises with complexity
The C-509T allele in the promoter region of transforming growth factor β is associated with radiation-induced breast fibrosis risk among patients with early-stage breast cancer

TGFB1 Mutation Ups Radiation-Induced Breast Fibrosis Risk

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C-509T allele and postoperative cosmetic surgery significantly linked to breast fibrosis risk
There are large coverage gaps in short-term health plans that were approved Wednesday by the Trump administration

New Short-Term Health Plans Have Large Coverage Gaps

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Plans don't have to cover existing medical conditions, provide limited benefits
A council on health care spending and value has been established by the journal Health Affairs.

Health Affairs Announces Launch of New Three-Year Initiative

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Council on Health Care Spending and Value will be co-chaired by William Frist and Margaret Hamburg