FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
February 2015 Briefing – HIV & AIDS
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for February 2015. This roundup includes...
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Use of Injected Opioid Tied to HIV Outbreak in Indiana
Addicts using tainted needles to inject the prescription opioid oxymorphone
Post-Op Mortality Low Among HIV Patients Prescribed ART
Increased mortality at all CD4 cell count strata, although absolute incidence is low
CROI: Support for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in HIV Prevention
Research suggests tenofovir/emtricitabine doesn't need to be taken daily, but more study still needed
SVR Rates Up With New Regimens for HCV and HIV Coinfection
Studies show high rates for all-oral, interferon-free 3D plus ribavirin regimen, ledipasvir + sofosbuvir
