CDC: 555 Confirmed Measles Cases in U.S. Since Jan. 1
20 states have reported measles cases
Prevalence of Extragenital STDs High in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Extragenital STDs mostly seen in throat and rectum, contribute to risk for drug-resistant gonorrhea and HIV
ACR Issues Position Statements on Drug Pricing, Step Therapy
Statements emphasize need for safe, convenient, affordable access to rheumatology treatments
Daily Dose of Nature Cuts Stress Hormone Levels
Only 20 minutes of nature contact shows most efficient lowering of cortisol levels
Colchicine May Improve Obesity-Induced Inflammation
Pilot study did not show better insulin sensitivity but showed trend toward metabolic improvements
Fibrosis, Steatosis of the Liver Observed in Some Young Adults
Within Avon Longitudinal Study cohort, 2.4 percent of young adults had fibrosis; 20.8 percent had steatosis
Pruritus Prevalent and Disruptive in Nondialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
Patients with pruritus have higher prevalence of patient-reported depression, restless sleep
Inflammatory Arthritis Linked to Sexual Dysfunction
Themes of impaired sexual function, compromised intimate relationships ID'd in studies of IA patients
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Burden Up Among HIV-Infected
NAFLD becoming increasingly important cause of liver disease, liver mortality
Very Low LDL-C, Triglycerides Tied to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Women
Women with very low LDL or triglycerides should be monitored for other modifiable stroke risk factors
