Targeted Prophylaxis Effective in Post-Prostate Biopsy Sepsis
Targeted prophylaxis similarly effective to empirical prophylaxis after transrectal prostate biopsy
Care Transitions Increasingly Important for Outpatient Doctors
Primary care physicians have important role in preventing transition gaps for hospitalized patients
2009 Pap Guidelines Linked to Drop in Chlamydia Testing
Screening of young women dropped significantly at one university health center
Teen’s HIV Under Control 12 Years After Stopping Drug Tx
Girl is in remission of infection but she is still infected, not cured
CMS Finalizes Decision to Cover HPV Testing for Cervical Cancer
AAFP encouraged CMS to consider coverage and follow through on proposal
USPSTF: More Evidence Needed for Visual Acuity Screening
More research needed to assess benefits and harms of screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Odds of Juvenile Arthritis
Risk greatest within a year of receiving antibiotics; increases with number of courses prescribed
Cervical Cerclage Rates Remain Steady
Multiple gestation, prior preterm birth are commonly associated with cerclage use
Intervention Can Improve Appropriateness of Telemetry Use
Hospitalist-driven intervention can reduce length of stay and decrease costs
Autoimmune Risk Up for Relatives of Those With Celiac Disease
Increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease for first-degree relatives, spouses of celiac patients
