Bacterial infections are common complications of solid organ transplantation. These authors studied the epidemiology of gram-negative infections in this population. American Journal of Transplantation
Experts are warning physicians not to prescribe antiviral medicines to "worried well" patients who want them just in case they are exposed to the influenza A (H1N1) virus. Medscape Medical News
Most joint injections are delivered via clinical examination to guide the injection, but many studies have demonstrated inaccuracy rates of up to 63%, which may contribute to lack of clinical benefit. Reuters Health Information
What are the changes to the 2009 Adult Immunization Schedule approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)? Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
There are no significant local or systemic effects when an epinephrine autoinjector is accidentally discharged into a finger, according to an article in the Annals of Emergency Medicine on March 29. Reuters Health Information