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More physicians report being dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their electronic health record system

More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems

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Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
Use of ST-segment analysis in fetal heart-rate monitoring is not associated with reduced composite neonatal outcomes

ST-Segment Analysis Doesn’t Cut Adverse Neonatal Outcomes

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No significant benefit found for adjunctive use of intrapartum fetal ECG ST-segment analysis
The estimated annual incidence of Lyme disease is 106.6 cases/100

Pattern of Cases, Surveillance Data Similar for Lyme Disease

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In the U.S., highest outpatient incidence seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years, adults aged 60 to 64 years
Chimpanzee adenovirus-vectored respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate and a modified vaccinia Ankara vaccine show potential for human RSV

Studies Highlight Advances in Vaccines for Human RSV

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Chimpanzee adenovirus vaccine and modified vaccinia Ankara vaccines show potential
Hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism and catheter-associated urinary tract infection are associated with increased length of stay and costs in pediatric inpatient populations

Hospital-Acquired Conditions Lengthen Stays, Add Costs in Kids

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Venous thromboembolism, catheter-associated urinary tract infections most costly
For patients undergoing surgical procedures

Review: Music Beneficial During Postoperative Period

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Reduction in post-op pain, anxiety, analgesia use; effective for patients under general anesthesia
Use of emergency medical service transport varies by race and sex among U.S. stroke patients

Some Minorities Less Likely to Call 911 for Stroke

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Hispanic, Asian men and women, black women have lower usage of EMS transport
For children with multiple sclerosis

Up’d Physical Activity Tied to Fewer Symptoms in Kids With MS

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Children with MS less physically active than those with monophasic acquired demyelinating syndrome
For patients with type 2 diabetes and stable ischemic heart disease

Troponin T Predicts Cardio Events in T2DM Patients With Stable IHD

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Risk of death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, stroke up with abnormal troponin T
Untreated pelvic pain is common among U.S. women in their childbearing years

Many Reproductive-Age Women Experience Pelvic Pain

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Findings suggest that even during routine visits, doctors should ask women about pelvic pain