Low Adherence to Guidelines for Prevention of Catheter Infections
Only 44 percent of health care providers said they follow CDC recommendations
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
Worse Outcomes for Children With Delay in Epinephrine
Findings among cohort of children with in-hospital cardiac arrest with initial nonshockable rhythm
RSV Detected on Parents’ Clothing in NICU
Although detection rate is low
Antiviral Rx May Help Prevent Ebola, Small Study Suggests
Health care workers on antiviral regimen didn't develop disease after exposure
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
