~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Varicella Zoster Vaccine Linked to Corneal Inflammation
Important for physicians to know when giving vaccine to individuals with history of keratitis
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
Research Suggests Broader Role for HPV in HNSCC Etiology
HPV-16 and other HPVs, including γ11- and γ12-HPV species and β1-HPV-5 type, all implicated
Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise
Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
ACOG Supports CDC’s Zika Virus Travel Precautions
Travel to affected regions not recommended for pregnant women or women considering pregnancy
Blood Test May Help Guide Appropriateness of Antibiotic Rx
Still in development, but doctors' office screening method could curb overprescribing
Opt-Out Testing in the ER May Boost HIV Testing Rates
More people agree to screening when told they'll be checked unless they choose otherwise
TB Therapy-Linked Medication Errors Occur Frequently
More than half of study patients had at least one medication error linked to antituberculosis therapy
CDC Issues Zika-Virus Guidance for Health Care Providers
Ask about recent travel to high-risk areas and symptoms such as sudden fever
