Conference Coverage
Norovirus vaccine appears promising in children
MALMO, SWEDEN – High immunogenicity and safety shown in interim analysis of phase 2 trial.
Daily News Podcast
Herpesvirus infections may have a pathogenic link to Alzheimer’s disease
One researcher says the Alzheimer’s world will stand up and take notice.
Feature
HHS’s Azar teases changes to APMs
“We genuinely want to revolutionize how health care is paid for ... in an outcome-based, health-based, non-procedure-, non-sickness-based way.”
Conference Coverage
Biomarker duo rapidly identifies serious bacterial infections
MALMO, SWEDEN – Serum procalcitonin/CRP combo facilitates early diagnosis, predicts outcome.
Feature
Administration eases way for small businesses to buy insurance in bulk
The result could be higher premiums for plans obtained through the Affordable Care Act online marketplaces.
From the Journals
Parents say cancer prevention is the best reason to give HPV vaccine
Other reasons that ranked high were appeals to the vaccine’s lasting benefit and safety.
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes to recommend new strains for the 2018-2019 flu vaccine
Daily News Podcast
Impact of varicella vaccination on herpes zoster is not what was expected
A prediction that herpes zoster incidence will rise.
From the Journals
Diabetic foot ulcer healing is predictable by WIfI stage scores
From the Journals
Additional training may be warranted for clinicians administering DTaP
Track record reveals need to reduce vaccine errors.
From the Journals
FDA already balances safety, access to investigational drugs
A new study looks at the effectiveness of existing expanded access programs in the wake of enacting the Right to Try law.
Feature
Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
Feature
6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
Solid teamwork among physicians and nurses not only makes for a smoother work environment, it also helps to reduce medical errors and lower the...
Conference Coverage
Make adult immunization a profit center
NEW ORLEANS – “It is virtually impossible to lose money giving vaccines.”
Feature
Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
States’ online reporting systems represent potential barrier to many recipients.
From the Journals
HCV incidence is elevated in HIV-positive MSM
From the Journals
HCV and alcohol use disorder – bad news for the liver
From the Journals
Vaccine nonmedical exemptions creating metro ‘hotspots’
Maricopa County, Ariz., had almost 3,000 unimmunized kindergartners in 2016-2017.
Multimedia
Practice Management
- HHS’s Azar teases changes to APMs
- Administration eases way for small businesses to buy insurance in bulk
- FDA already balances safety, access to investigational drugs
- Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
- 6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
- Make adult immunization a profit center
- Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
- DOJ won’t defend ACA from lawsuit challenging constitutionality
- FDA effort focuses on approving more generic drugs
- HHS to allow insurers’ workaround on 2019 prices
Commentary
Clinical Edge
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HBV Prevention in Foreign-Born Women
June 11, 2018
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Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Who Conceive on ART
June 11, 2018
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Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV-Infected Patients
June 11, 2018
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In-Hospital Infective Endocarditis After TAVR
June 11, 2018
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Antimicrobial Prescribing After CDI Diagnosis
May 28, 2018
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