Low Adherence to Guidelines for Prevention of Catheter Infections
Only 44 percent of health care providers said they follow CDC recommendations
Cirrhosis in Hepatitis C More Widespread Than Thought
Biopsy alone greatly underestimates prevalence, researcher says
CDC: Most U.S. Children Getting Vaccinated
But some states still have exemption rates that exceed national average
Lung Microbiome Similar With/Without HIV
No relationship seen between CD4 counts and microbiome data
RSV Detected on Parents’ Clothing in NICU
Although detection rate is low
Antiviral Rx May Help Prevent Ebola, Small Study Suggests
Health care workers on antiviral regimen didn't develop disease after exposure
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