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AOHP marks 35th anniversary
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare.
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HCV infections in Utah hospitals linked to drug diverter
Two Utah hospitals have notified thousands of patients that they may have been exposed to hepatitis C virus linked to an infected nurse with a history of drug diversion.
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Zika 101: Prime threat for the pregnant
Employee health professionals should advise healthcare workers who are pregnant to strongly reconsider any travel south of the border due to the emergence of mosquito-borne Zika virus.
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Patient safety experts: Protect and support the healthcare workforce
A new report by some of the nation’s leading patient safety advocates shows strong support for the healthcare workforce, saying protecting patients must begin with protecting their caregivers.
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25% of HCWs may refuse to treat patients in next pandemic threat
Based on the historical precedents of HIV/AIDS and Ebola, some 25% of healthcare workers may refuse to treat patients with the next novel pandemic pathogen that is perceived as life-threatening, researchers report in a fascinating new attitudinal study.
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Vaccinated HCWs acquire measles, expose patients, co-workers
The resurgence of measles continues to vex employee health professionals, as recently published research emphasizes that even immunized healthcare workers can still acquire the virus and expose co-workers and patients.
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ECG Review: What Has Happened in 8 Minutes?
The ECG in the figure illustrates how rapidly ST-T wave changes may develop during active stages of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. In this case, no more than 8 minutes was necessary for the ECG to evolve from a minimally abnormal tracing to the dramatic picture of diffuse ST-T wave changes.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: The measurement of C-reactive protein in hidradenitis patients may enhance assessment of disease severity; studying the relationship between gut flora and mood disorders; and weighing the benefits of administration of pre-exposure prophylaxis immediately before and after sexual activity.
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Lesinurad Tablets (Zurampic)
Lesinurad is a drug with a different mechanism of action to augment the action of a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, resulting in additional reduction of serum uric acid levels.
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Why Dentists Are Suddenly Smiling
In this meta-analysis of 51 randomized, controlled studies that included nearly 5000 patients, continuous positive airway pressure and oral appliances resulted in comparable and statistically significant reductions in blood pressure.