Benefits, Harms of Breast Cancer Screening Vary With Risk, Density
For all screening intervals, benefits and over-diagnosis increase with breast density, relative risk
Obesity Rates Higher Than Expected in Teen Athletes
Philadelphia study found 15 percent who underwent physical exams also had high blood pressure
Albuminuria Linked to Higher Nighttime SBP in Hypertension
Significantly higher nighttime systolic BP, especially in patients with diabetes and low eGFR
Barrier-Specific Care Significantly Improves Glycemic Control
Implementation of barrier-specific care paths linked to significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin
Modified Checklist With Follow-Up Valid for Autism in Toddlers
Minimally trained primary care providers can administer M-CHAT/F during well-child visits
Postpartum Depression Can Be ID’d During Infant Hospitalization
Poor social support, history of psychiatric diagnoses linked to being screen positive
ACA Has Increased Rx Drug Use, Cut Out-of-Pocket Spending
Larger decreases in out-of-pocket spending for those who gained coverage and had chronic conditions
Testosterone Solution Found Safe, Effective for Hypogonadal Men
Once-daily 2 percent testosterone solution safe and effective for sex drive and energy
Slight Decline in U.S. Prevalence of Latent TB From 2000 to 2011
Higher risk groups include foreign born, close contact with TB case, certain racial/ethnic groups
CDC Updates Guidance on Infants With Congenital Zika
Recommendations for initial evaluation and testing of infants born to mothers with possible Zika