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Appalachia, Western States Have Highest Hep C Prevalence
Nine states account for more than 50 percent of all hepatitis C virus infections
Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries
Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade
Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza
Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible
Fecal Occult Blood Test May Improve CRC Outcomes in Some
For men with left-sided tumors, those undergoing screening had lower N, M categories, higher survival
Massage Offers Short-Term Relief of Knee Pain in Arthritis Patients
Findings among patients with knee osteoarthritis; long-term benefit unclear
ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health
Components of postpartum care should be included as the initial components of interpregnancy care
New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment
Early intervention and/or referral recommended for potentially problematic infantile hemangiomas
Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function
Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
A-Fib Risk Up for Antidepressant Users, but Higher Before Tx
Antidepressant treatment linked to threefold increased risk during first month; link decreased over year
Endurance Exercise Tied to Anti-Aging at Cellular Level
Effect seen with aerobic endurance and high-intensity training but not resistance training
