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New electronic health record regulations modify Stage 2 of the meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3

New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released

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New regulations modify Stage 2 of meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3
For nevirapine-exposed children with HIV achieving initial viral suppression with ritonavir-boosted lopinavir-based therapy

HIV-Infected Children Can Transition to Efavirenz-Based Tx

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Findings in children exposed to nevirapine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission

October 2015 Briefing – Infectious Disease

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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 order prices to physicians seems to reduce order costs

Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs

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Review shows price display decreases aggregate order costs more frequently than order volume
According to the American Medical Association

Competition for Fellowships Broke Records in 2015

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One-quarter of applicants did not didn't receive a position
About 20 percent of U.S. pediatricians regularly drop families who refuse to have their children vaccinated

One in Five Pediatricians Drop Families Who Refuse Vaccines

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Experts say deep philosophical differences, concern for other young patients may explain why
Off-label drug use puts patients at risk for serious side effects

Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks

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Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
There has been a 25 percent increase in the number of medical school enrollees since 2002

Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees

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Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
A synchronized prescription renewal process can save physicians time and money

Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time

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Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Two new studies raise the possibility that statins may blunt the effectiveness of flu vaccines in seniors. The research is published online Oct. 28 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins

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Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors