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Although there was a significant increase in the use of syringe services programs -- more commonly known as needle exchange programs -- across the United States over the past decade

CDC: Needle Exchange Program Usage Up Significantly

Yet, many drug users still share needles sometimes, researchers find
The first case of an infant who developed glaucoma after being exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb has been reported by an international team of researchers. The case was reported online Nov. 30 in Ophthalmology.

Infant Diagnosed With First Case of Zika-Related Glaucoma

Brazilian baby developed condition after being exposed to virus in womb
Healthier diets may be a factor in the ongoing decline in cholesterol levels for Americans

Levels of Total, LDL Cholesterol Continue to Fall in the U.S.

Eliminating trans fats from the U.S. diet may be one factor in this healthy trend
Outreach programs can increase hepatocellular carcinoma screening rates among patients with documented or suspected cirrhosis

Outreach Strategies Can Up HCC Screening in Cirrhosis

More patients undergo screening when they receive mailed invitations for screening examination
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Renal Outcomes Up With BP <120/70 in T1DM

Blood pressure of <120/70 mm Hg linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease, macroalbuminuria
For men with advanced prostate cancer

Mindfulness-Based Tx Doesn’t Cut Distress in Prostate Cancer

No significant changes in intervention outcomes for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in advanced PC
For patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure

Review Links Natriuretic Peptide Thresholds to Mortality in ADHF

Achieving NP predischarge thresholds cuts mortality, readmission in acute decompensated heart failure
The 2011 clinical practice guideline on urinary tract infection in young children has been reaffirmed

Clinical Practice Guideline on UTI in Febrile Young Reaffirmed

2011 CPG on urinary tract infection in infants and young children reaffirmed after review of literature
Middle-aged adults who've avoided obesity

Three Factors Weigh Heavy in Risk of Heart Failure

Prevention of obesity, HTN, diabetes could substantially cut public health impact of heart failure
Alcohol consumption has neither harmful nor protective effects on the arteries of the heart

RSNA: No Evidence Moderate Alcohol Intake Aids Heart Health

Researchers find no protective effect against coronary artery disease