Infection Prevention Differs Between Small, Large Hospitals
Staffing and resources for infection prevention and control vary by size of facility
FDA Approves Poteligeo for Rare Types of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Drug approved to treat relapsed or refractory mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome
Measles Case Reported in Minnesota
Somali-American child diagnosed after returning from a trip to Africa
Inducing Labor at Term Appears to Reduce Cesarean Risk
Elective induction at 39 weeks also linked to lower risk of maternal high blood pressure disorders
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
Most Antipsychotics Prescribed in Nursing Homes Initiated There
64 percent initiated in nursing homes, 18.6 percent in hospitals, and 17.5 percent in outpatient settings
Responsive Parent Intervention in Infancy Can Reduce BMI z Score
But, a 36-month multicomponent behavioral intervention does not change BMI trajectory
Preschooler’s Perfectionism May Predict OCD in Adolescence
Early childhood observed performance monitoring risk factor for OCD during the next 12 years
Resource Use Greater for More Severe Pediatric Appendicitis
Findings suggest need for reimbursement to have severity adjustment, especially in underserved areas
One-Third of Canadian Patients Get Hip Fx Repair Within 24 Hours
Hospital factors have a larger impact on delays than physician factors
