Influenza, Some Viral URIs Increase Risk of Acute MI
Increased incidence of acute myocardial infarction in first 7 days after positive respiratory viral diagnosis
Confusion Common in Seniors Prescribed Antibiotics for UTI
Confusion independently associated with receipt of antibiotics for UTI in nursing home residents
Older Adults Less Likely to Have Provider-Ordered Flu Testing
Presence of influenza-like illness, younger age independently predict provider-ordered testing
Reminder, Recall Systems Improve Immunization Uptake
Based on high certainty evidence, postcards, text messages, auto-dialer improve receipt of vaccines
Professionals Disagree About Asking Patients About Sexuality
Article offers opposing views about recommendation in England to ask patients about sexual orientation
Psoriasis Remission Described After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment
Case report: After initiation of ledipasvir-sofosbuvir, HCV RNA decreased, and skin lesions improved
Human Rhinovirus Commonly Detected in Febrile Infants
HRV presence does not alter risk of UTI; 29 to 90 day olds with HRV less likely to have bacterial infection
HIV Screening Most Optimal at 25 Years of Age If No Risk Factors
Simulation favors screening at 25 for adolescents, young adults without identifiable HIV risk factors
Mental Disorders Common in Kids With Chronic Physical Conditions
Baseline multimorbidity tied to decreases in physical, psychological, and school environment quality of life
Week’s Worth of HIV Meds in a Single-Dose Capsule Feasible
Oral platform delivers three antiretrovirals for up to seven days after single administration
