New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition
School will waive all tuition for the full four years of school for its first five classes
FDA Head Says Feds May Intervene to Cut Vaccine Exemptions
If states do not change lax vaccine laws, federal authorities may be forced to take action
Late-Onset Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
But onset before age 50 and migraine without aura not associated with higher risk for stroke
Low Vitamin D Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels in Women
Serum 25(OH)D level <30 ng/mL positively associated with blood glucose level ≥100 mg/dL
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Cost-Effective in Simulation
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varied from $10,000 to $47,000 per QALY for RZV versus no vaccine
Lower Self-Perception Observed in Children With Amblyopia
Mean peer acceptance, physical competence scores lower at ages 3 to 7 compared with controls
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
Those with positive results should be provided with genetic counseling, testing if indicated
Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness
Claims data show many prescribed transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl were opioid-nontolerant
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 States
No evidence disease can spread to humans, but hunters should be careful around potentially infected animals
CDC: Salmonella Cases Tied to Raw Turkey Products Now at 279
Cases reported in 41 states and the District of Columbia; 107 people have been hospitalized
