We All Play a Role in Mending Our Broken Health Care System
(5/24/2013, 3:45 p.m.)
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The role of an AAFP officer can be challenging. We have intense travel schedules; deal with myriad government agencies, health care organizations and committees, along with the accompanying alphabet soup of abbreviations and acronyms to memorize; represent diverse opinions within our own membership; and challenge our elected officials at every level to make changes in our dysfunctional health care system. That system is broken, and our country seems unable to move forward in addressing this critical failure despite great need. Whenever I get frustrated, however, I can count on reminders of why family physicians are so important, and how we must strive for success.
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The coronavirus derives its name from the "corona," or halo, surrounding each virion. This is due to the presence of viral spike peplomers emanating from its proteinaceous envelope.
As Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Continues, WHO, CDC Urge Heightened Vigilance
(5/23/2013, 5:05 p.m.)
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As of May 22, 43 laboratory-confirmed cases -- 21 of which have proved fatal -- of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection had been reported to the World Health Organization. According to a recent update from the CDC, which is closely monitoring the outbreak, 31 of the nCoV cases were reported in Saudi Arabia, along with a handful of others from Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere. Other cases -- three in the United Kingdom, two in France and one in Germany -- were reported in Europe.
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DTaP Vaccine Supplies Will Be Limited for Summer 2013
Although No Change in Immunization Recommendations, CDC Offers Guidance During Shortage
(5/22/2013, 2:40 p.m.)
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For the second consecutive summer, the CDC is issuing guidance on immunizing children during an ongoing shortage of certain combination vaccines. According to a notice on the CDC website, Sanofi Pasteur's diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed, inactivated poliovirus and Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine (DTaP-IPV-Hib), marketed as Pentacel, as well as its diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed, marketed as Daptacel, are expected to remain in short supply throughout summer 2013.
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OTHER NEWS
AAFP Joins CDC Campaign Urging Smokers to 'Talk With Your Doctor'
(5/22/2013, 3:55 p.m.)
Learn How to Create a PCMH-friendly Practice Space
(5/22/2013, 12:30 p.m.)
HHS Attempt to Provide Pricing Transparency Falls Short
(5/22/2013, 12:45 p.m.)
News in Brief: Week of May 20-24
(5/22/2013, 5:00 p.m.)
Streamline Rules for Prescribing Diabetic Supplies to Improve Patient Care, Says AAFP
(5/21/2013, 4:00 p.m.)
Medical School Enrollment Outpacing Available Residency Slots
(5/20/2013, 3:50 p.m.)
Free Webinar Series Explores Patient Self-Management
(5/20/2013, 4:45 p.m.)
Growing Influence of Primary Care Recognized at Congressional Conference
(5/17/2013, 5:15 p.m.)
The Bargaining Chip We've Been Looking For
(5/17/2013, 2:25 p.m.)
H7N9 Case Numbers Stalled, But Pandemic Potential Remains
(5/16/2013, 5:05 p.m.)
