Rate of MI, Stroke Higher After Respiratory Infection
Substantially increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke in week after S. pneumoniae or influenza
Duration of Antibiotics Often Exceeds Guidelines for Sinusitis
More than 90 percent of non-azithromycin antibiotic courses were 10 days or longer for acute sinusitis
CDC: Many Adults Not Receiving Sexual Risk Assessments
47 percent of women, 23 percent of men with recent sexual activity received risk assessment in past year
Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues
Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Children With ASD, Younger Siblings Are Undervaccinated
Vaccination rates were significantly lower among younger siblings of children with ASD
EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events
Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
Condition Readmission Measures Don’t Reflect Overall Quality
Differ from non-Medicare patients with same conditions, Medicare patients with unreported ones
Hepatitis C Screening Increasing Among Baby Boomers
Screening prevalence 11.5 to 12.8 percent; similar rate for cohort born from 1966 to 1985
1980 to 2014 Saw Decrease in U.S. Mortality From Infectious Diseases
Leading cause of infectious disease mortality in 2014 was lower respiratory infections
For Those With HIV, Symptom Burden Higher in Women
These symptoms, especially fatigue, muscle aches, may be worsened with menopause
