Notification Rates of New HIV Diagnoses Up in Older Adults
Significant increase in rates in 16 European countries, clustering in central/eastern nations
Ocular Histopathology Features Seen With Congenital Zika
Features include loss of retinal pigment epithelium, presence of a thin choroid
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
AAP Offers Guidance for Infectious Disease in Sports
Risk factors include skin-to-skin contact with athletes with active skin infections, sharing equipment
Combination Strategy Could Be Key in HIV Prevention
Research supports need for regimens that protect against several targets
Oral Beats Topical Isotretinoin for Treatment of Warts
Oral treatment shows better, earlier response than topical isotretinoin
HBcrAg Levels Tied to Progression to Cirrhosis in HBV Carriers
After adjustment, hepatitis B virus core-related antigen was independently linked to progression
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
Half of Repeat Antibiotics in Australia Extend Initial Rx
More than one in five occur at least one month after the initial prescription
ACP Does Not Support Legalization of Assisted Suicide
Legalization would affect trust in the patient-physician relationship, and in the medical profession
