Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Immunotherapy Efficacy Up With Gal-1/SIT Co-Administration
Suppressed allergic responses in mouse intestine with Gal-1, allergen-specific immunotherapy
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
Aspirin Responsiveness Can Change After Bariatric Surgery
Correlation between extent of weight loss and improvement in on-aspirin platelet reactivity
EHR-Based Prompt Ups Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
Prompt improves hepatitis C virus screening rates, and all patients are referred to specialty care
Survival Feasible Post Acute Liver Failure Secondary to Amiodarone
Case report describes survival of 79-year-old woman treated with IV amiodarone for atrial flutter
High Court Rules Against Interstate Medical Liability
Case involves doctor providing care to football player in Idaho, who then died after injury in Washington
Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Management of NAFLD
Liver biopsy is best for those who would benefit from diagnostic, therapeutic guidance
