RA Exposure In Utero Tied to Increased Disease Risk
Children exposed to maternal rheumatoid arthritis have higher risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy, RA
DBS Safe But Not Beneficial in Parkinson’s Dementia
No consistent improvements seen in primary cognitive outcomes, resting state functional MRI
Primary Care Crucial for Preventing New HIV Infections
Increase in HIV cases among young, healthy adults, who are likely to turn to primary care for advice, tx
USPSTF Reviews Use of ECG for Preventing A-Fib, CVD Events
I statement for use of ECG in A-fib in seniors; D recommendation against ECG for reducing CVD risk
Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables
PCPs Perform Ultrasound for DVT Similarly to Vascular Experts
However, further training could improve general practitioners' sensitivity
Microbiome Intervention With Niacin Aids Insulin Sensitivity
Delayed-release microcapsules of nicotinic acid induce favorable microbiome changes
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Anaphylaxis Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy
Estimated incidence is 1.6 per 100,000 maternities; often the result of a reaction to antibiotics
Long-Term Macrolide Use Linked to Resistant P. Acnes
Long-term oral macrolides for treatment of acne may increase macrolide resistance
