Educational Intervention in Hospital Can Cut Catheter Use
Intervention targets nurses, doctors; includes posters, small-group lessons, health record changes
HPV Vaccination After Lesion Treatment Is Likely Cost-Effective
Adjuvant HPV vaccination could reduce anal cancer risk in HIV-infected men who have sex with men
Statins Tied to Lower Community-Acquired Staph Infection Risk
Decrease in risk of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is seen especially with long-term statin use
Interventions Have No Long-Term Effect on Inappropriate Rx
Increase in inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in 12 months after removing behavioral interventions
Medical License Questions Sway Doctors’ Mental Health Help
Asking only about current mental health may encourage help-seeking behavior
Physician Salaries Appear to Be Flat or Declining
Lack of income growth felt by primary care and specialty physicians
Direct Primary Care May Fill Niche for Uninsured
Model offers monthly charge for routine medical care but is not a form of medical insurance
2HELPS2B Model Identifies Seizure Risk in Critically Ill
Area under curve of 0.819, average calibration error of 2.7 percent for model comprising six variables
USPSTF Recommends Counseling Youth on Sun Protection Behavior
Counseling should be provided to fair-skinned individuals aged 6 months to 24 years, parents
Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System
New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems
