Healio Minute Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 Edition: Physicians offer shutdown perspectives, debt linked to mental health, vancomycin overused in neonatal ICU

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Physicians find their voice regarding government shutdown

Healio.com: Read seven perspectives about the shutdown’s impact on clinical, patient and research issues. Read more.

Clear link found between debt and risk of mental health problems

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Research does not reveal the direction of influence; clinicians advised to ask debt-related questions. Read more.

Over-prescribing of vancomycin recorded in neonatal ICU

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Despite data demonstrating low MRSA prevalence, analysis finds 85% of administrations were inappropriate. Read more.

Latest data show hip and knee joint implants should last a decade

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Overall recipient demographics show little change; some devices and patients still have high failure rates. Read more.

Unnecessary tests blamed for high costs, antibiotic overuse

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Analysis spotlights overdiagnosis and testing for streptococcal pharyngitis. Read more.