Risk of Diabetes Down With HCV SVR in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained viral response linked to reduction in risk of diabetes, trend toward reduced risk of renal failure
Antibiotics, Not Poor Hygiene, Main Cause of C. difficile Outbreak
C. difficile epidemic was unintended consequence of intensive use of fluoroquinolones
Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Bezlotoxumab Promising Against Recurrent Clostridium difficile
Medication cuts risk of recurrent C. difficile infections by 40 percent
Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates
Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
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
