Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Geographic Expansion of High-Risk Areas for Lyme Disease
From 1993 to 2012, number of counties with high risk up in northeastern, north-central states
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine
Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines
Antibodies to Serum Amyloid P Deplete Amyloid Deposits
Phase 1 study shows safe, efficient depletion of deposits in liver, kidney in systemic amyloidosis
Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around
Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
Leisure Time Sitting Linked to Increased Risk of Specific Cancers
Effect was not seen in men, and held even after researchers factored out a lack of exercise
Considerable Burden for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Incidence of community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization is highest in elderly
Prenatal Genetic Tests Can Identify Maternal Cancers
Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, researchers say
Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS in Men
Previous animal research has shown link between chemical and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis