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
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Gastric Acid Suppressants May Up Risk of Recurrent C. difficile
Meta-analysis shows increased risk of recurrent CDI, even after adjustment for age and confounders
Perinatal HIV Infection Down in U.S. From 2002 to 2013
37.5% of mothers had HIV infection diagnosed pre-pregnancy in 2002-2005, vs 51.5% in 2010-2013
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Patient, Physician Co-Washing May Increase Hand Washing
Patients endorsed importance of hand washing 98.7 percent of the time
