Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections Increased From 2013 to 2017
Infections caused by carbapenem-nonsusceptible Enterobacteriaceae and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Enterobacteriaceae increased from 2013 to 2017.
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Payment to Research Participants Can Be Coercive Without Violating Consent
Although payment for enrolling in medical research is not likely to make participation involuntary or invalid, it may create a situation that is not in the best interests of the participant.
Considerations in Determining the Ethics of Closed Medicaid Formularies
The relatively recent submissions by state policymakers requesting to close their Medicaid formularies highlighted ethical concerns regarding access and treatment of patients who are poor or vulnerable.
Adding Video, Written Discharge Orders May Improve Recall for ED Patients
Researchers used information they gleaned from a systematic review of articles focused on discharge instructions in the ED to assess differences in comprehension or recall of verbal, verbal plus written, and verbal plus video discharge instructions.
US Tuberculosis Rates Low, but Critical Disparities in Incidence Rates Remain
Although incidence of tuberculosis is low and continues to decline among children in the United States, the disease disproportionately affects children of certain ethnicities, and those with immigrant parents.
Bullying During Medical Residency May Cause Depression, Burnout
Researchers evaluated survey results to determine the prevalence and impact of perceived bullying during residency.
Interventions Focused on High-Risk Behaviors May Reduce HIV Transmission
Focusing on interventions that address high-risk sexual behaviors and injection practices may reduce HIV transmission rates among individuals who are HIV-positive and inject drugs, according to study results published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Researchers used a 2-stage sampling method to evaluate injection practices, sexual behaviors, and…
Community Health Nursing Intervention Improves Self-Care and Reduces STI Positivity
Investigators of this study sought to compare the efficacy of a community health nursing intervention vs standard of care to improve self-management of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Altered Administration Rule Has Potential to Harm Immigrants and Families
The Department of Homeland Security has expanded the criteria for determining if an individual is considered a public charge.
Suboptimal Prospects for Severe Malaria Treatment in the United States
Eli Lilly was the only pharmaceutical company providing quinidine gluconate in the United States, but in November 2017 it stopped manufacturing the drug and the remaining supplies expired.
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