Macrolide-Resistant M. pneumoniae in All U.S. Regions
Prevalence of 13.2 percent in sample of 91 M. pneumoniae-positive specimens from six locations
Extensive Nonadherence to Vaccine Guidelines in Diabetes
Ubiquitous nonadherence to 2011 Advisory Committee's hepatitis B recommendation
Antibiotic Misconceptions Still Common Among Parents
Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, researchers find
Patients Not Talking About Using Alternative Therapies for Pain
Although most said they'd let their physician know if asked, survey finds
Antibiotic Stewardship Program Improves Antibiotic Use in China
Program with pharmacist participation cuts antibiotic use and costs in clean urological procedures
Universal Health Literacy Precautions Recommended
Precautions include avoiding medical jargon, breaking down information into small steps
CVD Risk Similar for Metformin + Insulin or Sulfonylureas
Similar risk for second-line therapies for type 2 diabetes in combination with metformin
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
Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine
Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines