Partner-Delivered HIV Self-Testing Can Up Linkage to Care
HIVST and reminder phone calls or financial incentives increase HIV testing, care
U.S. Doctor Monitored for Ebola Exposure in Nebraska Hospital
So far, the American has not shown any symptoms of infection from the virus
December 2018 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for December 2018. This roundup includes the...
College Students at Increased Risk for SgB Meningococcal Dz
Students, parents, health care providers should be aware of the availability of MenB vaccines
Proportion of Cancers Due to Excess Body Weight Varies by State
Population-attributable fraction varied from 3.9 percent in Montana to 6.0 percent in Texas for men
Long-Term Reduction in CRC Risk After Negative Colonoscopy
At 10-year rescreening interval, risks for colorectal cancer and related deaths significantly reduced
Catheter Ablation Tops Drug Therapy for A-Fib in Heart Failure
Meta-analysis shows 6.95 percent increase in LVEF with ablation
Incidence of End-Stage Kidney Disease Up in Australia
Incidence increased for nonindigenous people with type 2 diabetes; greatest increase for under 50s, over 80s
Nurse-Led Program in Primary Care Can Up Detection of Liver Dz
More incident cases identified in intervention arm with nurse-led primary care-based liver clinics
Having Children Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Significant link identified, with nonlinear J-shaped dose-response relationship for increasing parity
