Too Few Nurses Compliant With Standard Precautions
Correlation identified between HCV susceptibility and barriers to SP use and compliance
Guidance Issued for Infants With Suspected Zika Infection
Interim guidelines developed for evaluation of infants with possible congenital Zika virus infection
Vitamin D Treatment Has No Effect in Prediabetes
Eight weeks of high-dose treatment has no impact on β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control
Consistent CRC Detection Seen for Fecal Immunochemical Tests
Effectiveness of the test varies between 73 and 78 percent in years two through four
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for All Adults
Recommendation applies to adults aged 18 years and older, including pregnant, postpartum women
Home Visits May Help Reduce Cardiac Surgery Readmissions
Two visits from cardiac surgery PAs tied to fewer hospital readmissions after surgery
Overweight, Obesity Linked to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Increased risk of SCD with electrocardiogram abnormalities, even in normal-weight individuals
ACP Presents High-Value Care Advice for Hematuria
Seven pieces of high-value care advice presented to clinicians for evaluating patients with hematuria
Prednisolone Therapy Induces Procoagulant State
Ten days of treatment linked to increase in peak thrombin, velocity index, PAI-1, and vWF
