Overuse of Abx for Travelers’ Diarrhea Creating Superbugs
Researchers recommend caution when using antibiotics to treat digestive ills while abroad
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Glioma
But odds of any one user getting the tumor remain extremely small, experts stress
Incidence of PE Hospitalizations Rises From 2001 to 2010
Seasonal variation seen in PE hospitalizations, with higher number of admissions in winter
Coffee Consumption Linked With Reduced Melanoma Risk
Trend toward more protection with higher intake
H. Pylori Tied to Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis in Women
Research suggests infection with H. pylori may be somewhat protective
Docs Should Negotiate Health Care Payer Contracts
Items to negotiate include easing of prior authorization process, extension for submitting claim
Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress
CRP/ESR Disagreement Common in Infection, Inflammation
Twenty percent of patients who underwent repeat testing had disagreement on initial test
Sputum Biomarkers May Help ID Malignant Lung Nodules
More than 80 percent correct in ID of cancerous nodules, but accuracy still needs improving
Most Docs Work 40 to 60 Hours Per Week
Considerable proportion work 61 to 80 or more hours; half of docs would prefer to work fewer hours
