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Many individuals are unaware of the exact nature of Zika virus transmission

Many Don’t Know Key Facts About Zika Virus Transmission

Overall, 31 percent of respondents believe that Zika is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
In a case report published online March 25 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders

Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen Described in Anorexia

Case report describes 41-year-old male with CEA levels elevated in proportion to clinical state of AN
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a first non-tumor necrosis factor inhibitor failure

Tocilizumab Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis After Non-TNFi Failure

Better efficacy for tocilizumab versus abatacept and rituximab in patients with first non-TNFi failure
Segmental vitiligo compromises motor nerves in the lesional limbs

Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity Slowed in Segmental Vitiligo

Motor nerves in the lesional limbs compromised by SV, particularly when the disease is at the stable stage
The burden of hepatitis C virus and associated disease is projected to remain considerable even in the era of oral direct-acting antivirals

Burden of Hep C Virus Substantial Despite Oral Antiviral Therapy

In the next 35 years, 320,000 patients expected to die, 157,000 to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
More than 3 percent of preterm births nationally can be attributed to exposure to particulate matter <2.5 microns in diameter

>3% of Preterm Births Attributed to Exposure to Particulate Matter

Attributable preterm birth costs estimated at $4.33 billion, of which $760 million spent on medical care
Development of islet autoimmunity and multiple islet autoantibodies appears to be related to weight z-scores at age 12 months

Higher Weight in First Year May Up Risk of Islet Autoimmunity

Development of islet autoimmunity linked to weight z-scores at 12, but not 24 or 36, months of age
A new prediction rule may inform which patients will see a benefit or harm from dual antiplatelet therapy beyond one year after percutaneous coronary intervention

Tool Guides Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After PCI

For patients without major bleed, ischemic event at one year after percutaneous coronary intervention
More graduate medical education should be financed to meet the needs of children and the pediatric workforce

AAP Calls for More Funds for Graduate Education in Pediatrics

Increase in funding of GME positions recommended to address pediatrician workforce needs
More than one in three older adults are given at least one potentially inappropriate prescription at the time of hospital discharge

Improper Prescribing Common at Hospital Discharge of Seniors

Finding among older adults discharged from cardiology, internal medicine services