Rates of S. aureus Antibiotic Resistance Down in United States
Rates of susceptibility to certain antibiotics have increased over time
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
Rate of X-Ray Can Be Reduced for Constipation in Pediatric ER
Rational subgrouping, stratification on statistical process control charts can cut abdominal radiographs
Antiplatelet Bleeding Risk Higher Than Expected for Older Patients
Research suggests proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in patients age 75+ years
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Reported in NYC, Las Vegas
Legionella bacteria detected in water systems
ADA: Nasal Glucagon Feasible for Hypoglycemic Episodes
New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says
Case Report: Hyperammonemia to Be Considered in Cirrhosis Setting
Authors describe case of 58-year-old man who received blood obtained 17, 20 days earlier
Expedited Partner Therapy Helps Reduce STI Incidence
Lower chlamydia, gonorrhea rates seen when one person can obtain treatment for both partners
Drones Could Up Response Times for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Drone delivered AED in 5.21 minutes, compared with standard EMS delivery time of 22 minutes
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
