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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
CDC Updates Guidelines on Sexual Transmission of Zika
Any sex partner, male or female, has potential to pass the virus on, agency says
Shared Drug Snorting Straws May Transmit Hepatitis C Virus
Findings among HCV-infected women reporting noninjection drug use
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
Intake of Marine ω-3 PUFAs Tied to Colorectal Cancer Survival
High intake after CRC diagnosis associated with lower risk of CRC-specific mortality
Widely Protective Vaccine Against Chlamydia Appears Promising
Bacteria's ability to spread within cells was halted, researcher says
Program Can Help Patient-Centered Practice Transition
At practices in Alberta, significant impact seen for cognitive task analysis training program
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
Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida
If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Structured Pretravel Advice Should Be Provided to Patients
Structured approach should include individualized risk assessment, vaccinations, specific disease info