Testosterone Doesn’t Spur Atherosclerosis in Older Men
No impact on rate of change of intima-media thickness, coronary artery calcium score
ER-Based Test Finds High Prevalence of Hepatitis C
Of those with confirmed positive result, 45 percent arranged follow-up appointments
Partial Reinforcement Strategy Feasible for Chronic Insomnia
Poorer sleep continuity noted for intermittent dosing with 10 mg zolpidem, three to five times/week
Universal 3rd-Trimester Syphilis Rescreening Not Cost-Effective
19-fold higher seroconversion incidence for universal rescreening to be cost-effective
Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy Can Improve Outcomes in CAP
Mortality, need for mechanical ventilation, hospital stay down in community-acquired pneumonia
Globe Injury Reported While Wearing Protective Eye Goggles
Case report describes motocross rider who suffered globe rupture despite wearing protective goggles
Review Examines Strategies for Cleaning Hospital Room Surfaces
Few studies compare effectiveness of disinfecting methods and monitoring strategies
Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
Drones May Be Feasible for Transport of Lab Specimens
Accuracy not affected, slightly poorer precision seen for some analytes
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
