Visceral Fat Differentiates Crohn’s From Intestinal Tuberculosis
High sensitivity, specificity for differentiation with cut-off of 0.63 for visceral fat/subcutaneous fat ratio
Internet CBT Ups Sexual Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Increases in sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication; fewer menopause symptoms
Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Nursery Items Contribute to Increased Infant Injury Rates
Much of the increase in injuries was related to concussions
Mite-Proof Mattress Covers Could Reduce Severity of Asthma Flares
Simple measure may reduce asthmatic exacerbations that lead to ER visits, hospitalization
Just One Severe Hypoglycemia Episode May Up Mortality in T2DM
Researchers also found an increase in cardiovascular disease odds
Synthetic Cannabinoids Tied to High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents
Products have unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects compared to marijuana
Confidentiality Issues Impact Use of STD Services for Youth
Teens spending time alone with health care provider report more receipt of sexual risk assessment
Post-PCV13 Drop in Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia
As pneumococcal rates dropped, rates of E. coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus aureus increased
Chorioretinal Lesions Secondary to Zika Virus Observed
Acute-onset, self-resolving, placoid, or multifocal non-necrotizing chorioretinal lesions reported
