Hawaii County Declares State of Emergency Over Dengue Fever
251 cases of dengue fever confirmed on Hawaii Island; two patients still potentially infectious
Ocular Issues Seen in Some Born With Zika-Linked Microcephaly
Doctors should check these infants for vision problems, researchers say
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
AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform
New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
Doctors Offer Suggestions for Electronic Health Records
Suggestions offered on how to make EHRs more functional in practice, and reduce regulatory burden
Histopathologic Findings Described for MERS-CoV Autopsy
Main finding in lungs was diffuse alveolar damage; evidence of chronic disease in other organs
CDC: New Zika Warning for Pregnant Women, Sex Partners
Women should not have sex while pregnant if male partners have visited or live in Zika-affected areas
Patient-Centered System Recommended for Medical Billing
Simplification, consolidation, and real-time cost information could improve medical billing system
Video Games Offer Educational Methods for Med Students
Medical students can test their skills and have the freedom to fail and learn from mistakes as gamers
