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
Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
Quinolone Ear Drops Increase Perforation Risk With Ear Tubes
Risk of perforation may be further exaggerated by ear drops with quinolone plus corticosteroids
Hep B, C Could Be Eliminated As Public Health Threats by 2030
Tools exist to prevent hepatitis B and C mortality, including vaccination and treatment
Hepatitis B, C Linked to Higher Subsequent Rates of Parkinson’s
Increased rates of subsequent Parkinson's for those with hepatitis B, C, but not autoimmune hepatitis
Inadvertent HPV Vax Doesn’t Up Risk of Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
No increased risk of major birth defect, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, SGA
Study Explores Links Between Zika, GBS, Microcephaly in Brazil
Apparent resurgence of Zika virus and GBS early in 2016, but no subsequent increase in microcephaly
