Ruling Out Penicillin Allergy by Testing Inpatients Saves Money
Inpatient allergy testing led to change in antibiotic selection that was greater in intensive care unit
CDC: Birth Defects Seen in 1 in 10 U.S. Pregnancies Affected by Zika
CDC report also says too few infants are tested for the virus
Second Opinion Yields Different Diagnosis for 1 in 5 Patients
In study, 21 percent of cases received final diagnoses that were distinctly different than referral diagnoses
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
Variation in Occupational Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Wide variation by state in vaccination coverage among tier 1 and health care personnel groups
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Reduces Risk for Newborns
Benefit is dramatic for newborns who are too young to be vaccinated, researchers say
Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews
Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
New Antibiotic Tx Beneficial After Acute Lung Function Decline in CF
Findings among children with cystic fibrosis treated either inpatient, outpatient
Patients With Schizophrenia More Susceptible to Infections
Schizophrenia patients 63 percent more likely to suffer serious infection than the general population
Vaccination Tied to Reduced Risk of Flu-Linked Pediatric Death
Influenza vaccine effectiveness 51 percent among children with high-risk conditions, 65 percent overall
