ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts Menopause in Women With HIV
Higher anti-müllerian hormone level at age 40 years linked to later age at final menstrual period
Blood Test May Predict Survival for Patients With Ebola
Findings might lead to more effective patient care, researchers suggest
SOFA Score Predicts In-Hospital Mortality for Adults in ICU
Increase in SOFA score of 2 or more points offers greater discrimination than qSOFA, SIRS criteria
Early Study Results Promising for Genital Herpes Vaccine
Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test
Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Sepsis Guidelines Improve Patient Care in ER
Significant reduction in time to antibiotics after implementation of guidelines in emergency dept
Effectiveness of One-Dose MenACWY-D Drops Over Time
Effectiveness 79 percent at less than one year, drops to 61 percent at three to less than eight years
Genital HPV Prevalence Rate High Among Men in the United States
Although vaccine is recommended, too few are getting it, researchers say
