Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Almost Absent in FUT2 Nonsecretors
U.S. children with genetic polymorphism affecting secretor status seem to be protected from rotavirus
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Panel Develops Criteria for Appropriate Use of PICCs
RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method used to rate scenarios related to PICC use
Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
1.6 percent of patients make up 8 percent of admissions, comprise 7 percent of direct costs
Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care
HIV+ patients who see generalists experienced in HIV care more likely to get antiretroviral therapy
H. pylori Linked to Increased Odds of Laryngeal Carcinoma
Review shows significantly increased odds of laryngeal carcinoma but not pharyngeal cancer
Bronchiolitis Clinical Practice Guidelines Vary in Quality
Highest scoring domains are 'score and purpose' and 'clarity of presentation'
