Rate of Pediatric Emergencies in Ambulatory Practices Identified
Most due to respiratory distress, psychiatric/behavioral emergencies, or seizures
Zika, West Nile Cases Reported in Alabama
State health officials note that Zika hasn't been transmitted locally
TBI Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
Increased suicide risk with one, two, and three or more medical contacts for traumatic brain injury
Triple Combo Blood Pressure Pill Can Improve BP Control
Proportion achieving target BP increased with use of triple combo pill versus usual care at six months
Most Postmenopausal Bleeding Not Associated With Cancer
Most women with endometrial CA have bleeding, but risk of CA among those with bleeding just 9 percent
AMA Adopts New Policy on Housing for Homeless
Housing declared top priority for improving health, well-being of chronically homeless
Both Abstinence and High Alcohol Use Linked to Dementia
Increased dementia risk for those with abstinence or with drinking >14 units alcohol/week in midlife
Intervention Cuts Risk for HIV in Young Transgender Women
Intervention group had greater reduction in condomless sex acts versus standard of care group
Trauma Surgery Association IDs Steps to Curb Firearm Violence
14 recommendations include actions to be taken by federal government, professional bodies
Many Sexual Assault Victims Don’t Complete Evidence Kits
Even fewer sexual assault victims seen in emergency departments release evidence to police
