> Consumer group Public Citizen has sued the FDA, demanding that it issue stronger warnings regarding Cipro and related antibiotics. Article [1]
> A new study suggests that most catheter infections are stoppable if hospitals put the right strategies in place. Report [2]
> The battle continues over Medicaid expansions, with states seeking to expand eligibility and the Bush administration opposing such changes. Article [3]
> Within a few days, Atlanta's troubled Grady Memorial Hospital may have new leadership, and by most accounts, a better shot at a stable future. Article [4]
And Finally... Doctors prescribe placebos a lot more often than you might think. Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080104/ap_on_go_ot/antibiotics_tendon_injuries;_ylt=ApKIhFRJ7.XX6BCT6wxXZcJZ24cA
[2] http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080103/BUSINESS06/801030372/1002/BUSINESS
[3] http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/04/washington/04health.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
[4] http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2008/01/04/grady0104b.html
[5] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/03/AR2008010301986.html