Conjunctivitis Prevalence Higher for Adult Women Than Men
Bimodal age distribution; highest rates in children younger than 7, minor mode in early adulthood
EHR Data May Beat Claims Data in Assessing Sepsis Incidence
Based on clinical data, no change seen in incidence of sepsis, combined outcome of death or discharge
Mental Health, Dental Issues Top Avoidable ER Visits
Significant number of avoidable visits are for conditions the ER can't treat
Physicians Tweeting About Drugs May Have Conflict of Interest
Physicians with financial conflict of interest often mention specific drugs for which they have a conflict
Some Aspects of Empathy Improve During Medical Training
Decrease in empathy as assessed by JSPE, but overall cognitive empathy improved on the QCAE
Suicide Attempts in U.S. Up From 2004-2005 to 2012-2013
Larger increases seen for younger adults with antisocial personality disorder, anxiety, depression
Most Opioid Use Concentrated in Top 10 Percent of Users
Top 10 percent of users accounted for 76 percent of the total annual morphine equivalents
Being Heard Key for Women After Gender-Based Violence
Women felt secure when treated with respect and genuine interest by health care professionals
Are Physicians Obligated to Help on Planes?
One administrative physician explains his sense of obligation to help
Antibiotic Rx Adherence Varies Widely in Sickle Cell Care
Guideline-adherent therapy tied to fewer 30-day readmissions
