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Infection with Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus may up the risk for multiple sclerosis

More Evidence Links Epstein-Barr Virus to MS Risk

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Latest study shows blacks and Hispanics also vulnerable
For older adults

No Link for Cardiovascular Meds Use, Cognitive Impairment

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No link for impaired cognition, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, lipid-modifying agent use
Minimal evidence is available for guidelines for electronic communication between patients and providers

Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines

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Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher event rate of type 2 diabetes

Higher Event Rate of T2DM in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at a younger age in women with PCOS versus age-matched controls
Customers of health insurance giant Aetna in many states were sent mail with envelopes that clearly revealed their HIV status

Insurer Aetna’s Envelopes Revealed Customers’ HIV Status

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Mail went to estimated 12,000 customers, and 23 complaints have so far been received
Too many carbs

High Carb Intake Not Healthier for the Heart

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High-carbohydrate diets common; more than half of study derived 70 percent of daily calories from carbs
Most patients are using online reviews as a first step to finding a new doctor

Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews

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Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
The average age of fathers of newborns has risen in recent decades

Paternal Age in the United States Is Rising

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Average age of fathers of newborns has risen to 31, researchers say
Excessive sitting

Sedentary Time a ‘Potent Risk Factor’ for Mobility Loss

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And increased TV time significantly associated with mobility disability at all levels of physical activity
The intravenous antibiotic Vabomere (meropenem and vaborbactam) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat certain complicated urinary tract infections

FDA Approves Vabomere for Complicated UTIs

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IV antibiotic sanctioned for certain complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis