Hospital Medicine
News
The Rural-Urban Gap in Mortality
The CDC makes suggestions to health care providers for reducing mortality rates among patients who live in rural areas.
New Therapies
Ginseng Derivatives May Protect Against Flu
Data from a pilot study suggest ginsenosides found in ginseng have “strong antiviral activity” to protect against infections, such as influenza....
News
Food Insecurity Among Veterans
VA researchers find food insecurity is a significant health risk factor among veterans who live alone and prepare their meals.
News
Hearing Loss Is Less Common in Adults
Researchers suggest an improvement in hearing loss rates due to a lack of factors that have led to impaired hearing in the past.
Pharmacology
A Primary Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention on Pneumonia Treatment Duration
A primary hospital pharmacy intervention resulted in a significant decrease in antibiotic therapy duration for the treatment of uncomplicated...
Digital Edition
February 2017 Digital Edition
News
How Far Does a Cough Travel?
Researchers reveal the trajectory of a cough and the role it plays in spreading viral infections like influenza.
Best Practices
Patient Knowledge and Attitudes About Fecal Microbiota Therapy for Clostridium difficile Infection
In a survey of patients with Clostridium difficile infection, physician recommendation seemed to be the largest factor affecting the...