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Many HIV-infected patients have chronic pain

HIV-Infected Patients Frequently Have Chronic Pain

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Patients with moderate-severe chronic pain more likely to take antidepressants, prescription opioids
The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV-13) is expected to be cost saving compared with PCV7

PCV13 Predicted to Be Cost Saving Versus PCV7

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Although 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine is more costly than PCV7, net cost savings expected
Many health care professionals work when they are sick

Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick

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Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Additional years of secondary schooling provide a cost-effective HIV prevention measure in Botswana

Additional Years of Secondary Schooling Can Cut HIV Risk

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Secondary school represents cost-effective intervention for HIV prevention in Botswana
New classification of licensure for assistant physicians has been created

Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians

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Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
New cases of hepatitis C are drastically underreported to federal officials

Hep C Infections Underreported in the United States

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In one state, only one from 183 diagnosed cases met reporting criteria for CDC
U.S. internal medicine residents report varying knowledge and practice of high-value care

Residents’ Knowledge of High-Value Care Varies

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Discussions with faculty members linked to all self-reported high-value care behaviors

June 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 June 2015. This roundup includes the...
A sequence of immunizations against HIV might hold the key to a successful vaccine

Sequence of Shots May Lead to Effective HIV Vaccine

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Series of immunizations might encourage HIV-fighting antibodies
A living document has been developed to aid practitioners treating patients infected with hepatitis C virus. A document update and a summary of recommendations have been published online June 25 in Hepatology.

Web Process to Provide Timely Guidance in HCV Management

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Living document developed, which will reside online and provide up-to-date recommendations