Over 5,100 Noncongenital Zika Cases Reported in U.S. in 2016
Ninety-five percent of cases were identified in travelers returning from Zika virus-affected areas
Childhood Maltreatment, Bullying Seem to Up Teen Pregnancy Risk
These factors also appear to explain high pregnancy rates among sexual minorities
Considerable Resource Use, Costs for Cardiovascular Care
Ten-year health care costs were $23,142 in MESA cohort; 78 percent of costs linked to medication use
Three-Pronged Approach Can Improve Physician Engagement
Strategy used by one practice improved physician engagement and relieved burnout
More Evidence Colonoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Colonoscopy lessens mortality for all colorectal cancer, but more so for left-sided disease
Doctors Facing Challenge to Help Needy While Protecting Practices
Many practices are finding it difficult to maintain their viability while caring for patients who can't pay
Warm Showers, Perineal Exercises Can Ease Birth Pain
Findings showed a decrease in pain, anxiety, and epinephrine release in women giving birth
Increase in Acetaminophen Use, Overuse in Cold/Flu Season
Increase in use mainly due to increased use of over-the-counter combination meds for cold/flu
No Link Found Between Marijuana Use, Kidney Function
Researchers compared current and past marijuana use to never users
30-Day ER Revisit Predicts Poor Outcomes in Elderly
Older age, male sex, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment are independent predictors of a revisit
