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A potential way to prevent Zika and similar viruses from spreading in the body has been identified

Scientists Pinpoint Potential Drug Target for Zika Virus

Gene pathway that allows virus to move from one cell to the next could be future drug target
The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout

Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout

Reset room is one of three steps Hennepin County Medical Center has introduced to address burnout
No amount of lead exposure is safe for children

AAP: No Amount of Lead Exposure Is Safe for Children

American Academy of Pediatrics calls for stronger regulations and new laws to protect children
Rates of Parkinson's disease may be on the rise for U.S. men over the past three decades

Rates of Parkinson’s Disease Rising Among U.S. Males

Smoking is known to help shield against the disease, so declines in that habit may play a role
The Zika virus is spreading through Puerto Rico

CDC: New Test May Help Screen Blood Donations for Zika

Researchers using investigational nucleic acid test to screen blood for Zika
More extensive surgeries may best optimize patient survival in glioblastoma multiforme

Gross Total Resection for the Best Results in Glioblastoma

Although larger procedure carries more risk, odds of longer survival are higher
Older teen boys who are overweight or obese could be at increased risk for severe liver disease later in life

Obesity in Older Male Teens Ups Risk for Liver Disease Later

Researchers find odds increase as weight goes up
Steps should be taken to combat the impending physician shortage of between 61

Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage

AAMC promotes multipronged approach including federal support, technology, care delivery changes
Most patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck have an increase in the number of circulating tumor cells after surgical resection

Number of Circulating Tumor Cells Up After Surgery in SCCHN

Significant increase in CTCs seen after surgical resection in squamous cell carcinoma of head, neck
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome have alterations in their gut microbiota

Review IDs Gut Microbiota Changes in Irritable Bowel

Species-specific alterations of gut microbiota seen for IBS patients from China versus other regions