Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Resistance to Common Antimicrobials Increasing
Salmonella, Campylobacter show significant resistance in humans and animals
Use of Anticholinergic Meds May Up Pneumonia Risk for Elderly
But more research is needed
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Majority of Doctors Yield to Parents’ Vaccine Delay Requests
But most believe it puts children at risk, researchers find
U.S. Nurse Who Contracted Ebola Sues Employer
Believes her Ebola infection was a direct result of a lack of training
February 2015 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2015. This roundup includes the...
High Prevalence of HCV in Baby Boomers Presenting to ER
Unrecognized HCV more likely among males, African-Americans, under/uninsured patients
Stress Ups Risk of Peptic Ulcer Regardless of H. Pylori Status
Psychological stress increases the incidence of peptic ulcer, in part by influencing health risk behaviors
Dr. Craig Spencer Speaks Out About His Ebola Experience
Says society needs to have faith in the science-based infection-control protocols developed
