AAP Issues New Guidelines for ID, Treatment of HTN in Children
Simplified tables from American Academy of Pediatrics likely to raise detection rates
Lower SBP Target for Blacks May Benefit Cognitive Function
Researchers find that healthy reductions may benefit blacks even more than whites
Zika Thrives in Pregnancy Due to Vulnerable Immune System
Study demonstrates effects of infection with different lineages of Zika virus on monocytes
Many Parents Would Support Transgender Teen’s Transition
Findings indicate growing acceptance of gender transition
Higher BMI in Childhood Linked to Adult Stroke Risk
Increased risk of early adult ischemic stroke with increase in BMI z score from ages 7 to 13 years
Few Smokers Hospitalized With CHD Get Smoking Cessation Meds
Overall, 22.7 percent received smoking cessation pharmacotherapy, most often the nicotine patch
Global Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 7.7 per 1,000
Highest prevalence of FASD among children seen in South Africa, Croatia, Ireland
Maraviroc-Containing HIV PrEP Regimens Safe, Well Tolerated
MVC-containing regimens well tolerated compared with TDF-FTC in HIV-uninfected women in U.S.
Occult Cancer Found in ~5 Percent With Unprovoked VTE
Prevalence of cancer increases linearly with age; is seven-fold higher in patients aged 50 years or older
Females Show Better Response to CRT in Esophageal Cancer
Females more often had complete, nearly complete pathologic response to induction tx; less recurrence
