Influenza Infection Tied to Increased Risk of A-Fib
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation can be reduced with influenza vaccination
CDC: Fewer Blacks Consistently Retained in HIV Care
Fewer blacks retained in care compared with other racial/ethnic groups, regardless of sex, transmission
Thyroid Cancer Risk Up Following Breast Cancer and Vice Versa
Review finds odds up for developing thyroid or breast cancer as secondary malignancy after the other
AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform
New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion
Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Folic Acid Consumption in First Trimester Linked to GDM Risk
Much higher risk for women with prepregnancy BMI of ≥25 kg/m² taking FA supplements
USPSTF Issues Final Recs on Youth Depression Screening
Screening recommended for those aged 12 to 18; insufficient evidence to assess for children aged ≤11
Variable Impact of USPSTF Guidance Against PSA Screen
Differential effect of 2012 USPSTF recommendations for primary care providers, urologists
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Feb. 1-6
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...
PCPs Have Important Role to Play in Senior Visual Health
Role includes providing referrals, promoting behavioral modifications and low-vision rehab