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Just over half of pregnant women got flu vaccine in 2016-2017
Coverage rates were much higher when providers recommended vaccination.
From the Journals
New ADA hypertension and diabetes treatment guide features visual aid
The updated guidelines include specific recommendations for elderly and pregnant patients with hypertension and diabetes.
News
Zika: CDC begins transition from emergency to long-term response
CDC officials say Zika virus is still a threat.
From the Journals
Herpes simplex type 2 infection markedly increases HIV risk
HIV risk was higher in newly acquired HSV-2 infections, possibly because genital ulcerations and viral shedding increase earlier in the course of...
Feature
Ruling: Apologies can’t be used against doctors in court
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that apologies by physicians that include an admission of fault cannot be used against them in court, upholding a...
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HHS Secretary resigns amid flight criticism
Tom Price, MD, resigned his post following scrutiny over his use of private charter planes at taxpayers’ expense.
Conference Coverage
Insist on flu vaccination for all, say experts
Flu vaccines are important for people of all ages after 6 months.
Conference Coverage
Clinicians: Be clear about flu vaccine’s value
A strong recommendation from a clinician can encourage individuals to get vaccinated for influenza and to vaccinate their children.
Feature
Proposed MACRA participation threshold gets mixed reviews
Some groups praised the expanded exemption threshold, while others said it would keep too many physicians out.
From the Journals
Is the patient-centered medical home on life support?
The patient-centered medical home as a model of care may be unsustainable in the current health care landscape.
From the Journals
HER2 status differed between primary tumor and CTCs in 18.8% of women with MBC
The probability of HER2 status discordance decreased with increasing age, but increased with primary tumors that were hormone-receptor positive,...