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HIV resistance to the antiretroviral drug tenofovir (Viread) is common

High Level of Tenofovir Resistance for Those With HIV

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Resistance affects almost two-thirds of those taking tenofovir in sub-Sahara Africa
A beauty clay sold at major retail outlets may put users at risk for lead poisoning

FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay

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Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctor
Rosacea is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing glioma

Rosacea Linked to Increased Risk of Glioma

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Mechanisms dependent on matrix metalloproteinases may explain the association
A new estimated due date calculator has been launched

Estimated Due Date App to Replace the Pregnancy Wheel

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EDD calculator reconciles discrepancy in due dates between first ultrasound and date of LMP
Driving cessation in older adults is tied to a variety of health problems

Driving Cessation Tied to Adverse Effects on Health in Older Adults

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Declines seen in general health and physical, social, and cognitive function
Increased consumption of most flavonoid subclasses is inversely associated with weight change over time

Flavonol Intake May Contribute to Weight Maintenance

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Increased consumption of most flavonoid subclasses inversely linked to weight change over time
For warfarin-treated patients

Carbamazepine Affects Warfarin Anticoagulation

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Carbamazepine co-treatment linked to subtherapeutic anticoagulative effect of warfarin
The top four issues that will be promoted in state legislation in 2016 were discussed at the 2016 American Medical Association (AMA) State Legislative Strategy Conference

AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation

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Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
For patients with prediabetes or diet-treated type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D Treatment Has No Effect in Prediabetes

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Eight weeks of high-dose treatment has no impact on β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control
A small number of physicians account for a considerable proportion of all paid malpractice claims

~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims

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A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims