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Up to 1.6 million childbearing women in Central and South America may be at risk for infection with the Zika virus by the end of the first phase of the epidemic

Up to 1.6 Million Childbearing Women Possibly at Risk for Zika

Scientists used data on births, climate, and other mosquito-borne infections to estimate outbreak
U.S. health officials on Monday updated their Zika virus guidelines

CDC Updates Guidelines on Sexual Transmission of Zika

Any sex partner, male or female, has potential to pass the virus on, agency says
Sharing snorting straws for noninjection drug use may be a source for hepatitis C virus transmission

Shared Drug Snorting Straws May Transmit Hepatitis C Virus

Findings among HCV-infected women reporting noninjection drug use
For women with ductal carcinoma in situ

Radiotherapy Use for DCIS Tied to Subsequent Mastectomy Risk

Women with DCIS in area with high RT use have higher odds of mastectomy at time of second event
Colorectal cancer patients who consume higher amounts of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Intake of Marine ω-3 PUFAs Tied to Colorectal Cancer Survival

High intake after CRC diagnosis associated with lower risk of CRC-specific mortality
A vaccine to help protect against chlamydia is proving to be effective

Widely Protective Vaccine Against Chlamydia Appears Promising

Bacteria's ability to spread within cells was halted, researcher says
A new study describes a scalable solution for transforming health care delivery in primary care into the patient-centered medical home model. The report was published online July 15 in the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making.

Program Can Help Patient-Centered Practice Transition

At practices in Alberta, significant impact seen for cognitive task analysis training program
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Low-FODMAP Bread May Reduce Symptoms of IBS

Low-FODMAP rye bread helps IBS patients to control their symptoms and reduces accumulation of GI gas
Florida health officials say they're investigating a second possible case of locally transmitted Zika infection.

Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida

If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Structured advice should be provided to individuals planning to travel internationally

Structured Pretravel Advice Should Be Provided to Patients

Structured approach should include individualized risk assessment, vaccinations, specific disease info