Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza
Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible
Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries
Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade
Complications, Costs Up With Cardiac Sx in Opioid Use Disorder
No increased risk of mortality, but increase in incidence of major complications
Appalachia, Western States Have Highest Hep C Prevalence
Nine states account for more than 50 percent of all hepatitis C virus infections
Most Nurses Unsatisfied With Hospitals’ End-of-Life Care
The nurse practice environment was the best predictor of poor-quality end-of-life care
Risk of Arterial Thromboembolic Events Up Prior to Cancer Diagnosis
In seniors, risk of arterial thromboembolic events peaked in the 30 days immediately before diagnosis
New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment
Early intervention and/or referral recommended for potentially problematic infantile hemangiomas
ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health
Components of postpartum care should be included as the initial components of interpregnancy care
Malnutrition Ups Risk of Postop Issues in Pediatric Crohn Disease
In propensity-matched analysis, mild, severe malnutrition linked to elevated odds of complications
Massage Offers Short-Term Relief of Knee Pain in Arthritis Patients
Findings among patients with knee osteoarthritis; long-term benefit unclear
