Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Children With Neuro Disorders Need Flu Vaccine, May Not Get It
Children with neurological conditions more likely to develop flu-related complications
Potent HIV-1-Specific Antibody Shown to Suppress Virus
Treatment would augment existing medications, researchers say
Inexpensive Antihistamine Repurposed to Focus on HCV
Lab tests suggest over-the-counter antihistamine could offer alternative to pricey new drugs
Single-Dose Ebola Vaccine Effective in Nonhuman Primates
Animal tests are promising, but more work needed before human trials
Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs
Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
