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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'

January 2015 Briefing – HIV & AIDS

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in HIV & AIDS for January 2015. This roundup includes...
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Physicians have ranked electronic health record systems based on five key performance areas

Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014

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EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support