Asymptomatic C diff Associated With Pathogen Reservoir, Affecting Carriers, Patients, Employees in ICU
Genomically-confirmed assessments of the risk for CDI found that asymptomatic carriers serve as viral reservoirs in clinical settings.
Practice Management
Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease
New clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease were published by leading respiratory medicine and infectious disease societies.
Seven Tips for Managing Healthcare Teamwork During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has brought unprecedented stress to society at large and perhaps most of all to frontline healthcare teams in a variety of settings. We spoke to an expert about teamwork during such trying times.
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Telehealth
Regulations on telehealth services were rapidly deregulated early into the COVID-19 pandemic, but questions remain about quality of care and patient disparities.
U.S. Must Spend $75 Billion to Improve COVID-19 Testing, Report Says
The United States faces “an impending disaster” from the coronavirus pandemic and should spend $75 billion to improve its diagnostic testing system for COVID-19.
Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors
There is wide variation in the safety performance of electronic health record (EHR) systems used in U.S. hospitals.
Explaining Treatment Risks to Patients
Physicians should frame treatment options by their “harms and benefits,” not by their “risks and benefits.”
Roughly 2 Million Americans Buy Prescriptions From Outside the Country
An estimated 1.5 percent of American adults purchase prescription medication from outside of the United States to save money.
Practicing Medicine in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Doctors Adapt, Improvise
Experiences during the COVID-19 crisis could speed changes in healthcare delivery.
New Guidance for Commencing IBD Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients with IBD should not alter their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, starting a new treatment regimen should be avoided.
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