Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Often Used in CKD
Despite guidelines, placement of PICCs common in those with advanced chronic kidney disease
ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment
Rehabilitated doctors should be reintegrated into practice as long as patient safety not compromised
Noncompliance Common in Teens Prescribed STI Treatment in ED
Prescriptions often go unfilled; hospital admission is the only factor associated with prescription filling
Excess Cause-Specific Mortality Tied to Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use
Excess mortality due to CVD, CKD, upper GI cancer for those with no indication for PPI use
CDC: Reported Measles Cases Reach 971
With continued outbreaks, CDC says U.S. risks losing measles elimination status
Many Immunosuppressed Persons Join in Hurricane Cleanup
Use of respirators low, with about half of those engaged in heavy cleanup wearing respirator
FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
Stepped Tx for Alcohol Use Disorder Studied in HIV Patients
Gradually increasing intensity of treatment reduces alcohol intake and improves HIV status
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.
Nationally, about $4.6 billion in costs are related to physician turnover, reduced clinical hours
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
