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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
Work flow

Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR

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Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
A new naloxone sustained release capsule appears to be safe and efficacious for opioid-induced constipation

New Naloxone Capsule Safe for Opioid-Induced Constipation

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Sustained release formula efficacious, with no indication of opioid withdrawal or increase in pain
A mutation in the H3N2 virus led to a mismatch between it and the H3N2 strain used to create the 2014-2015 vaccine

H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine

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Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
Physicians who are ill-informed about opioids may be unintentionally contributing to their misuse

Many Primary Care Physicians Misinformed About Opioids

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Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse
Statin use might help reduce major complications after lung surgery

Statin Use Linked to Improved Post-Surgical Outcomes

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Larger controlled study needed to further investigate potential benefits
Allowing needle-exchange programs is one way to curtail the recent HIV outbreak in rural Indiana

Indiana Lifts Ban on Needle Exchange to Curb HIV Outbreak

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Surge in needle use in rural Indiana linked to inappropriate prescribing of opioid medications
For kidney transplant recipients

Steroid Avoidance May Not Help Reduce Posttransplant Diabetes

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Limited effect among adult patients during five years following kidney transplantation
For patients with chronic pain

Methadone Linked to Initial QTc Prolongation in Chronic Pain

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Nonsignificant increase in QTc in first month after initiating methadone, which does not persist