HIV, Syphilis Screening Low With ED-Diagnosed PID in Adolescents
Findings among teens diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease in the emergency department
New Tick Species Spreading in the United States
Asian longhorned tick currently considered a greater threat to livestock than to humans
Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Gestational Diabetes
fT3 and fT3-to-fT4 ratio correlated positively with gestational diabetes at the first and second trimester
‘Good’ Cholesterol May Not Be So in Postmenopausal Women
High total HDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women may mask heart disease risk
AMA Calls for Greater Electronic Cigarette Regulation
Urges federal government to regulate e-cigarettes, list nicotine content
Disparities Remain in Prevalence of Cancer Screening Tests
From 2000 to 2015, those without insurance or usual care were less likely to have undergone screening
Death Records Estimate 1,139 Deaths Due to Hurricane Maria
Accurate estimates of deaths from disasters needed for informing rescue, recovery, and policy decisions
Cohesive Teams Can Help Blend Clinical Care With Education
Team-based care includes stable team structures, co-locating workers, sharing care, and increasing staff
About Half of Child Caregivers Use Cellphones While Driving
Participants not using typical child restraint system were more likely to use cellphone
Advance Care Planning Doesn’t Aid Quality of Life
But, participation does increase advance directives, surrogate decision-makers
