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USPSTF Issues Final Recs on Youth Depression Screening
Screening recommended for those aged 12 to 18; insufficient evidence to assess for children aged ≤11
Folic Acid Consumption in First Trimester Linked to GDM Risk
Much higher risk for women with prepregnancy BMI of ≥25 kg/m² taking FA supplements
Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion
Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform
New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
Thyroid Cancer Risk Up Following Breast Cancer and Vice Versa
Review finds odds up for developing thyroid or breast cancer as secondary malignancy after the other
CDC: Fewer Blacks Consistently Retained in HIV Care
Fewer blacks retained in care compared with other racial/ethnic groups, regardless of sex, transmission
Influenza Infection Tied to Increased Risk of A-Fib
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation can be reduced with influenza vaccination
Childhood ADHD Linked to Increased Obesity in Females
Increased risk of obesity seen during childhood and young adulthood for female, but not males
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion ID’d After Phendimetrazine Use
Case describes CRVO in patient two days after taking phendimetrazine for weight loss
Patients More Satisfied With Care From Hospitalists
More satisfied in setting of nonteaching hospitalist service versus general medicine teaching service
