New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released
New regulations modify Stage 2 of meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3
HIV-Infected Children Can Transition to Efavirenz-Based Tx
Findings in children exposed to nevirapine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission
October 2015 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for October 2015. This roundup includes the...
Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs
Review shows price display decreases aggregate order costs more frequently than order volume
Competition for Fellowships Broke Records in 2015
One-quarter of applicants did not didn't receive a position
One in Five Pediatricians Drop Families Who Refuse Vaccines
Experts say deep philosophical differences, concern for other young patients may explain why
Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins
Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors