Patients Can Safely Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home
Practice could save money while helping uninsured patients avoid long hospital stays, researchers say
Infusion of HIV-Neutralizing Antibody Decreases Viremia
Strong selection pressure seen for outgrowth of less neutralization-sensitive viruses
Kangaroo Care Cuts Mortality in Low Birth Weight Newborns
Improved neonatal outcomes versus conventional care for infants of any birth weight, gestational age
ACOG: New Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommendations provide guidance on frequency of screening, appropriate screening methods
CDC: Number of U.S. Births Up to 3.9 Million in 2014
Decrease in rate of teenage pregnancies, and in birth rates for women in early 20s
Both Smoking Bans and Cigarette Taxes Deter Smokers
Bans seem better for social smokers; heavy smokers primarily deterred by taxes
Combined Patient, Physician Intervention Ups Function in OA
Modest improvement in WOMAC, WOMAC function subscale for patients with hip, knee osteoarthritis
Many Ignore Warning Symptoms Before Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Survival significantly higher for patients who call emergency services in response to symptoms
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Two Draft Statements From USPSTF Open for Comment
Insufficient evidence for lipid screening in children; recommendation for statins varies with age, risk
