AHA Introduces Heart Failure Certification Program
Program for heart failure management and implementation of clinical practice guidelines
How Doctors Receive Feedback Is Key for Antimicrobial Programs
For inpatient providers, disagreement about antimicrobial use attribution rises with complexity
Dog’s Saliva Caused Bacterial Infection Leading to Amputations
Patient probably contracted infection from being licked by his dog
Update on Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
79 people have fallen ill; 18 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
National Guideline Clearinghouse Offline Due to Funding Cuts
An initiative of AHRQ, guideline.gov now offline due to lack of federal funding
Alcohol Exposure Via Breastmilk May Affect Infant Development
Exposure to alcohol through breastmilk linked to reduction in cognitive ability at age 6 to 7 years
Summer Sounds Can Cause Hearing Damage
Experts suggest warning patients to use caution at music concerts, fireworks, and around lawnmowers
Updated Staffing Data Lowers Ratings for Many Nursing Homes
Medicare downgraded rating of some homes for failing to be staffed every day with a registered nurse
Tamsulosin Does Not Appear to Promote Urinary Stone Passage
Findings do not support tamsulosin treatment for symptomatic urinary stones <9 mm
Protease Inhibitors May Worsen Outcomes for HIV + Heart Failure
Higher rates seen for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular mortality
