WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Over
Outbreak was extinguished in less than three months with just 33 deaths
First IVF Baby Louise Brown Turns 40
Of ~280 women in original IVF experiment, Brown was the only birth
FDA Approves Magnetic System for Guiding Lymph Node Biopsies
Sentimag System uses magnetic detection to identify sentinel lymph nodes for surgical removal
One-Third of Hep C Rx Receive Absolute Denial From Insurers
Both private and public insurers continue to deny coverage for drugs at high rates
Regulations Restrict Providers’ Ability to Offer Info on Abortions
And, HHS regulations mandate physical, financial separation between Title X activities, abortions
Guidelines for ART Updated for Those With or at Risk for HIV
ART recommended for almost all HIV-infected; should be initiated as soon as possible post diagnosis
Escitalopram Cuts MACE Risk in Depressed Patients With ACS
Higher risk of major adverse cardiac events with concurrent depression after acute coronary syndrome
HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products
NIH app provides scientific, research-driven info on safety, side effects, herb-drug interactions
Prevalence of Depression 4.4 Percent Among Dads of Infants
Overall, 4.4 percent of fathers attending well-child care visits screened positive for depression
Modifiable Midlife Risk Factors Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy
Baseline hypertension, diabetes, smoking, apolipoprotein E ε4 genotype linked to increased risk
