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
Intervention Can Improve Appropriateness of Telemetry Use
Hospitalist-driven intervention can reduce length of stay and decrease costs
Prostate Cancer Interacts With Comorbidity to Increase VTE Rate
Increased VTE risk among older patients, those with metastases, those who underwent surgery
Extensive Nonadherence to Vaccine Guidelines in Diabetes
Ubiquitous nonadherence to 2011 Advisory Committee's hepatitis B recommendation
AAIC: Saliva Test May Help Spot Alzheimer’s
Very small study shows some promise, but much more research will be needed
Patients Not Talking About Using Alternative Therapies for Pain
Although most said they'd let their physician know if asked, survey finds
AAIC: As Baby Boomers Age, Alzheimer’s Rates Will Soar
By 2050, half of that generation's survivors will have developed Alzheimer's, researchers predict
CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling
Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
