2016 Childhood Immunization Schedule Released
Changes to schedule include earlier HPV vaccination for children with a history of sexual abuse
Few Adults Discuss Subjective Memory Complaints With Doctors
Of adults aged 45 years and older reporting recent check-up, only 25.2 percent reported SMCs
Novel Vaccine Platform Shows Promise for HIV-1
HIV-1 vaccines with adenovirus and HIV-1 envelope A insert are well-tolerated, elicit immune responses
January 2016 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for January 2016. This roundup includes the...
Many Physicians Show Tendency to Undertreat With Statins
Target levels more likely to be achieved in departments that prescribe more statins
Palliative Care Lacking for Chronic Lung Disease Patients
Patients with lung diseases have fewer DNRs, pain assessments than cancer patients
Comorbidity Affects Fitness-to-Drive Recs in Parkinson’s Disease
Physicians consider comorbidities, but on-road assessors may not
Fasting Glycemia Screening Is Alternative to 75-g GTT for GDM
Screening with fasting glycemia results in sensitivity of 78.5 percent, avoids glucose loading
Higher Fiber Intake in Youth Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Lower breast cancer risk for higher total, soluble, insoluble fiber intake in early adulthood
CDC Issues Guidance to Stop HCV Transmission in Hemodialysis
Dialysis providers and facilities should assess and improve infection control practices
