NEJM Perspective Examines Increasing Use Of E-Prescribing Among U.S. Physicians, Pharmacies The hand-written
prescription is "on its way to becoming a historical curiosity," as physicians and pharmacies increasingly adopt electronic prescribing systems, according to a New England Journal of
Medicine article by Richard Steinbrook, a physician and the national correspondent for NEJM, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comHIV Prevention Researchers To Compare Common ARV As A Pill And Vaginal Gel In Unique Study In battle with an epidemic that has outpaced nearly all efforts to contain it, researchers are turning to strategies centered on the same antiretroviral (ARV)
drugs that have been used successfully to treat HIV in hopes they will be as effective a stronghold for preventing the virus.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comPostnatal Depression Concern As Maternity Services Report Published, UK The lack of support for women suffering from postnatal depression - and the reduction in the
health visiting service supporting those mothers - have been highlighted with the publication of a hard-hitting report into maternity services. Unite/Community Practitioners' and
Health Visitors' Association raised its continuing concerns in this area as the
Healthcare Commission issued its report saying that some NHS trusts could do more to make maternity services safer.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
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