Summer Sounds Can Cause Hearing Damage
Experts suggest warning patients to use caution at music concerts, fireworks, and around lawnmowers
Updated Staffing Data Lowers Ratings for Many Nursing Homes
Medicare downgraded rating of some homes for failing to be staffed every day with a registered nurse
Tamsulosin Does Not Appear to Promote Urinary Stone Passage
Findings do not support tamsulosin treatment for symptomatic urinary stones <9 mm
Protease Inhibitors May Worsen Outcomes for HIV + Heart Failure
Higher rates seen for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular mortality
Telemedicine Cuts Inter-Hospital ICU Transfers of Critically Ill
Decrease mainly occurred in patients with more severe illness, GI and respiratory diagnoses
Evidence Exists for Persistence, Transmission of Ebola Virus
Outbreak report describes transmission of Ebola virus one year after survival of Ebola virus disease
Nurse Navigators Can Help to Improve Oncology Care
Nurse navigators include registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who work together in pairs
Several Invasive Procedures Linked to Infective Endocarditis
Strong link for cardiovascular procedures, especially CABG, procedures of skin, wound management
Pediatric Ward Noise at Night Exceeds Recommended Levels
Poorer quality sleep for children, parents attributed to high levels of noise
Steps Can Be Taken by Doctors to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits
Steps include having a good handbook addressing legal issues, having risk committees within practices
