Top stories in health and medicine, November 4, 2013

From MedPage Today: One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Enough. A single dose of human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) achieved stable antibody levels at 48 months, suggesting that one dose of vaccine might afford adequate protection. Tell, Don’t Ask When It Comes Vaccinating Kids. Pediatricians who told parents their child needed a vaccination rather than asked if they wanted one met less parental resistance. High-Ratio Blood May Cut Fatal Bleeds in Kids. A high ratio of fresh-frozen plasma to packed red blood cells was associated with a significantly lower risk of fatal hemorrhage in massively transfused pediatric trauma patients. Telemonitoring: Limited Help in ICU?. A remote set of eyes watching over patients in the intensive care unit via telemedicine tools didn’t shorten stays or reduce risks. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Family Physicians Tags: News Pediatrics Pulmonology Source Type: blogs