Excess Cause-Specific Mortality Tied to Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use
Excess mortality due to CVD, CKD, upper GI cancer for those with no indication for PPI use
CDC: Reported Measles Cases Reach 971
With continued outbreaks, CDC says U.S. risks losing measles elimination status
Many Immunosuppressed Persons Join in Hurricane Cleanup
Use of respirators low, with about half of those engaged in heavy cleanup wearing respirator
FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
Stepped Tx for Alcohol Use Disorder Studied in HIV Patients
Gradually increasing intensity of treatment reduces alcohol intake and improves HIV status
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.
Nationally, about $4.6 billion in costs are related to physician turnover, reduced clinical hours
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
Hip Fracture Linked to Increased Risk for Death in T2DM Patients
Correlation not affected by adjustment for cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease
Global Burden of Serious Health-Related Suffering to Double by 2060
Fastest increases seen in low-income countries, among older people, and for those with dementia
Extragenital Tests to Detect Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Cleared for Marketing
Tests previously approved for testing urine, vaginal, and endocervical samples
