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New research from South Africa suggests that HIV may not be a barrier for kidney transplants between people infected with the virus. The study appears in the Feb. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

HIV+ to HIV+ Kidney Transplantation May Be Feasible

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South African researchers report 'impressive' results in 27 cases
Yoga is increasingly popular among U.S. adults and children

Americans’ Complementary Health Approaches Changing

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Yoga practice and fish oil use up, some other supplement use down
Given that physicians are chosen for meaningful use audits at random

Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits

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Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met
A review of U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection reports between 1998 and 2013 revealed 57 clinical trials in which regulators had uncovered violations serious enough to earn the agency's most severe classification -- "official action indicated

Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature

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Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
For medical students

Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence

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Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Motivational interviewing can be a useful approach for reaching noncompliant patients

Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients

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Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
The prevalence of HIV-related mortality is still highest among blacks

CDC: HIV-Related Mortality Disparities Persisting for Blacks

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And, blacks account for 45 percent of CDC-funded testing events, 54.9 percent of newly positive
In a population of predominantly young

Low Adherence to Daily HIV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Women

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Products that do not require daily use may be more suitable for some women
A smartphone accessory that can detect HIV and syphilis has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The findings were published in the Feb. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis

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Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'