Low Rates of HIV Testing in Gay and Bisexual Youth
Only one in five gay and bisexual males ages 14 to 18 had ever been tested for HIV
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Evidence Supports Flu Vaccine for Nursing Home Residents
Despite debate on effectiveness in this population, it saved lives, prevented hospitalizations
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Significant Rise in Organic Food Recalls in the United States
Recalls have been driven by bacterial contamination, like salmonella, listeria, hepatitis A
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
FDA Reveals More Violations by Medical Scope Maker
Infections in patients who underwent procedures with Olympus scopes in 2012 went unreported
EMR Care Pathway Aids Treatment of Cellulitis
Antibiotic use, pharmacy costs, and length of stay cut without affecting readmissions
Serious Childhood Infection Tied to Metabolic Disease Later in Life
Early childhood hospitalization for infection tied to increased BMI, metabolic syndrome in adulthood
