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Yearly Archives: 2016
2016 Childhood Immunization Schedule Released
Changes to schedule include earlier HPV vaccination for children with a history of sexual abuse
Considerable Global Variation in Colorectal Cancer Incidence
Rates still increasing in low- and middle-income countries; highest rates in highly developed countries
Ablative Fractionated Laser Tx Promising for Actinic Keratosis
One treatment with ablative fractionated laser produces modest temporary reduction in AKs
Echo Underused During Critical Cardiovascular Hospitalizations
Findings of underuse despite steady growth in use from 2001 to 2011
Pelvic Exams Common Among Healthy Older Women
Ob-gyns report external examinations are important for cancer detection, lesion identification
Opioids Don’t Ease Disability in Neuropathic Pain
Medications aren't useful in restoring motion, researchers say
Errors During Delivery Rarely Cause Newborn Brain Damage
Findings suggest closer scrutiny needed during the two hours following birth
Partial Restoration of Microbiomes for C-Section Infants
Exposure to vaginal fluid at birth partially restores microbiota during first 30 days of life
Mobile Texts May Up Adherence to Meds for Chronic Illness
Meta-analysis shows mobile phone text reminders double the odds of medication adherence
CDC Issues Guidance to Stop HCV Transmission in Hemodialysis
Dialysis providers and facilities should assess and improve infection control practices
