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In a position paper published online Feb. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine

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Clinical learning environment should be optimized by ensuring what is taught in classroom is modeled
Toxic metals

Lead, Other Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapors

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Study finds metals, including lead, leak from e-cigarette heating coils into inhaled aerosols
Understanding nonadherence in patients and encouraging a change in attitude toward patients and their medication can improve medication adherence

Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence

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Changing attitudes toward patients and their medication adherence can improve adherence
Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout

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Many potential uses for AI, including improving searches and documentation, selecting treatment
The percentage of uninsured U.S. persons of all ages did not change significantly from 2016 to the first nine months of 2017

CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17

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Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
Accelerated lung function decline is seen in women responsible for cleaning at home or working in occupational cleaning

Accelerated Lung Function Decline for Women Who Clean

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Faster decline in women responsible for cleaning at home, occupational cleaners, but not for men
For adults with sepsis

No Evidence Use of SEP-1 Bundle Ups Survival in Sepsis

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Neither the sepsis management bundle nor its interventions improve survival for adults with sepsis
Undergoing cardiac surgery during the influenza season is associated with increased likelihood of development of acute respiratory distress syndrome

Odds of ARDS Up After Cardiac Surgery During Flu Season

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Cardiac surgery during flu season is independent risk factor for acute respiratory distress syndrome
For patients who have undergone total hip or knee arthroplasty

Aspirin, Rivaroxaban Similar After Total Hip, Knee Arthroplasty

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Extended prophylaxis with aspirin no different from rivaroxaban for preventing venous thromboembolism
Burnout is prevalent among physicians

Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System

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Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization