Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Odds of Juvenile Arthritis
Risk greatest within a year of receiving antibiotics; increases with number of courses prescribed
Teen’s HIV Under Control 12 Years After Stopping Drug Tx
Girl is in remission of infection but she is still infected, not cured
The Top Five Unnecessary Tests, Treatments in Newborn Medicine
Consensus reached on top five items that are overused as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
Clinical Signs of Citrin Deficiency Mimic Anorexia Nervosa
Case report describes 12-year-old girl admitted with anorexia and thinness who had citrin deficiency
Antibiotic Misconceptions Still Common Among Parents
Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, researchers find
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military
61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media
Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
