AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Study Strengthens Evidence for Mycoplasma genitalium As STI
Prevalence of 1.2 and 1.3 percent in sexually-experienced men and women aged 16 to 44 years
Efficacy of Azithromycin in Chlamydia Remains High
Although study did not establish noninferiority of azithromycin versus doxycycline
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Patients Can Safely Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home
Practice could save money while helping uninsured patients avoid long hospital stays, researchers say
Daily INR Measurement Best for Hospitalized Patients on Warfarin
Increased odds of warfarin-associated adverse events in patients for whom INR not measured daily
Infusion of HIV-Neutralizing Antibody Decreases Viremia
Strong selection pressure seen for outgrowth of less neutralization-sensitive viruses
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Distinct Syndrome of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Identified
Clinical manifestations indicate syndrome of flaccid paralysis with spinal motor neuron involvement
Increase in Alcohol Tax Linked to Reduction in Gonorrhea Rates
In Maryland, 24 percent reduction in gonorrhea rates after alcohol-specific sales tax increase
