FDA Approves Avelox for Treatment of Plague
Yersinia pestis bacterium could be released intentionally in bioterrorism
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Ultrasound Accurate for Groin Hernia Diagnosis
High accuracy seen for both detecting presence, type hernia
GEDI WISE Model Feasible for Geriatric Emergency Care
Model introduces workforce enhancements for ER staff; linked to reduction in admission to ICUs
Health Care Reform in Mass. Affects Survival in Trauma Patients
No impact on health insurance coverage for patients hospitalized post-injury, but increase in mortality
ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage
But many Americans still can't afford medical care
Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future
Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning
Strategies Provided for Maximizing Payment
Intake forms should remind patients of their responsibility for paying bills, collection costs
Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum
Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic
Concussion in Football Often Occurs During Practice
Limiting player-to-player contact may reduce risk of head trauma, researchers suggest
