FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Post-Occupational Exposure Ebola Vaccination Shows Promise
High-risk situation led doctor to get immunization; no serious illness developed
Two Cases Shed Light on Rare Algae-Related Wound Infection
Cases appear linked to a species in U.S. lakes, but researchers believe overall risk is very low
HPV-16 Tied to Improved Survival in Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Improved survival and treatment response for HPV-16 positive patients
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Six Months of Valganciclovir in CMV Provides Long-Term Benefit
Improved hearing and developmental outcomes in long term for neonates with symptomatic CMV
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
