Resistance to Common Antimicrobials Increasing
Salmonella, Campylobacter show significant resistance in humans and animals
Study Challenges Management of Benign Thyroid Nodules
Five-year follow-up shows the overwhelming majority remain harmless
February 2015 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
L858R Mutation in Circulating Free DNA Is Prognostic in NSCLC
L858R mutation in tumor tissue or cfDNA is marker of shorter overall, progression-free survival
High Prevalence of HCV in Baby Boomers Presenting to ER
Unrecognized HCV more likely among males, African-Americans, under/uninsured patients
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
U.S. Nurse Who Contracted Ebola Sues Employer
Believes her Ebola infection was a direct result of a lack of training
Genetic Mutations Found in Leukemia Rise With Age
But just having cancer-linked DNA doesn't mean the disease will develop, study authors stress
Dr. Craig Spencer Speaks Out About His Ebola Experience
Says society needs to have faith in the science-based infection-control protocols developed
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship