National Guideline Clearinghouse Offline Due to Funding Cuts
An initiative of AHRQ, guideline.gov now offline due to lack of federal funding
Update on Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
79 people have fallen ill; 18 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
High-Sensitivity Blood Test May Help Rule Out Intracranial Injury
UCH-L1, GFAP test has high sensitivity and negative predictive value for patients with TBI
Odds of Death Up With Medium-, Large-Caliber Firearms
Replacing medium-, large- with small-caliber guns would reduce gun homicides by 39.5 percent
Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment
Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
Inpatient Volume Greater Driver of Ambulance Diversion
10 percent increase in patient volume resulted in seven-fold greater increase in hours on diversion
Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains
Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
Medical Boards May Contribute to Mental Health Stigma for Doctors
Existing policy amended to encourage only current mental health disclosures
Better Care Quality Needed for Universal Health Coverage
Integrated approach involving governments, health providers, and patients is best
Teen Boy Suffers Serious Burns After ‘Hot Water Challenge’
Other children have also been seriously burned while participating in this 'fad'
