Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Down From 2011 to 2013
Use of active surveillance increasing, active treatment decreasing for low-risk disease
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits
HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Vaginal Pessary Beneficial in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Improvements in prolapse symptoms and quality of life with pessary added to pelvic floor exercises
ADT Plus Radiotherapy Ups Survival in Metastatic Prostate CA
Superior median, five-year OS for prostate RT plus ADT versus ADT alone in propensity score analyses
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
Catheter Reduction Programs Do Reduce Use of Catheters
Centers without reduction programs have higher use of catheters overall, for inappropriate indications
2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA
Experts say increases will mostly affect people who get modest subsidies or no financial assistance
