Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community
Seven of top 20 communities were in Colorado; nearly all adults in these counties exercise
HBV, HCV Control Aids Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Patients with viral suppression have outcomes similar to those of noninfected patients
2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History
Internal medicine programs offered a record 8,116 categorical, 396 primary care positions
Avocados Recalled by California Company
Recall issued by the company after samples tested positive for listeria
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Antibiotics, PPIs Tied to Higher C. Diff Risk in Hospitalized Children
Previous antibiotic exposure significant risk factor in combined studies but not in adjusted studies
Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives
Relationships found to be key to happiness; having friends at work impacts physician happiness
Novel Checklist Can Distinguish Anthrax Exposure From Other Illnesses
Checklist could minimize need for diagnostic testing after known or suspected population exposure
Adenocarcinoma, High-Grade Dysplasia Up With Barrett Esophagus
But Barrett esophagus length has decreased, as has prevalence of low-grade dysplasia on endoscopy
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
