Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test
Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
Androgen Suppression Tx May Prevent Intravesical Recurrence
Androgen suppression therapy may be prophylactic for intravesical recurrence of bladder cancer
Cognitive Training Can Positively Affect Perception of Tinnitus
Researchers find computer-based program allows patients to cope better with tinnitus
Early Study Results Promising for Genital Herpes Vaccine
Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
Type 1 Diabetes Tied to Gut Inflammation, Microbiota
Type 1 diabetes patients exhibit different and distinct inflammation and gut microbiota
Report Highlights National Cardiovascular Trends in 2014
Data from four registries shows effectiveness of care and identifies areas with room for improvement
High SPF Sunscreen Offers Better Protection Than Beach Umbrella
More incidence of sunburn with umbrella versus sunscreen, but neither completely prevents sunburn
Hydrolyzed Cow’s Milk Formula May Up Islet Autoimmunity
Use during first seven days linked to increased risk of islet autoimmunity in infants at risk of T1DM
Increased Risk of Obesity for Children With Asthma
Significantly increased risk of developing obesity in childhood and adolescence for children with asthma