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Influenza infection is associated with increased odds of atrial fibrillation

Influenza Infection Tied to Increased Risk of A-Fib

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Increased risk of atrial fibrillation can be reduced with influenza vaccination
Fewer blacks are consistently retained in HIV care compared with other racial/ethnic groups

CDC: Fewer Blacks Consistently Retained in HIV Care

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Fewer blacks retained in care compared with other racial/ethnic groups, regardless of sex, transmission
The likelihood of developing breast or thyroid cancer as a secondary malignancy is increased following diagnosis of the other cancer

Thyroid Cancer Risk Up Following Breast Cancer and Vice Versa

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Review finds odds up for developing thyroid or breast cancer as secondary malignancy after the other
Medical liability reforms are likely to be advanced and challenged in 2016

AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform

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New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
The risk of suicide is increased after concussion

Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion

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Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Folic acid consumption in the first trimester is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus

Folic Acid Consumption in First Trimester Linked to GDM Risk

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Much higher risk for women with prepregnancy BMI of ≥25 kg/m² taking FA supplements
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for major depressive disorder in children aged 12 to 18 years

USPSTF Issues Final Recs on Youth Depression Screening

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Screening recommended for those aged 12 to 18; insufficient evidence to assess for children aged ≤11
The effect of the 2012 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations against prostate-specific antigen screening for all men had a differential effect on urologists and primary care providers

Variable Impact of USPSTF Guidance Against PSA Screen

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Differential effect of 2012 USPSTF recommendations for primary care providers, urologists

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Feb. 1-6

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The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's 36th Annual Pregnancy Meeting The annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine was held from Feb. 1...
Primary care physicians can play an important role in preserving visual health and maximizing quality of life for elderly patients with visual loss

PCPs Have Important Role to Play in Senior Visual Health

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Role includes providing referrals, promoting behavioral modifications and low-vision rehab