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
CDC: New HIV Transmission Often From Those Unaware of Infection
Almost 80 percent of new transmissions from people not aware or aware but not receiving regular care
Machine-Learning Models Allow Early Detection of Sepsis in NICU
Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
Reported Cases of Spotted Fever Rickettsioses Rarely Confirmed
Elevated IgG antibody titer was most common supportive lab evidence for probable cases
ACC: Antibacterial Envelope Can Reduce CIED Infections
Incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic device infections significantly lower with envelope
Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Polymyxin B recommended for routine use in invasive infections; colistin preferred for lower UTI
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
EPA Proposal Will Allow Antibiotic Spraying of Citrus Crops
Consumer Reports warns of '26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture'
