Burden of Sudden Cardiac Death Higher in Black Men, Women
Known factors explain 65.3 percent of excess SCD risk in African-Americans, especially women
USPSTF Still Recommends Against Pancreatic Cancer Screening
No evidence seen for benefits of pancreatic cancer screening, treatment of screen-detected cancer
Radiologists Can Help ID Intimate Partner Violence
IPV victims underwent more imaging studies in preceding five years than controls
High Physical Activity Levels Tied to Coronary Artery Calcification
But no increased mortality risk with high physical activity levels, CAC of ≥100 Agatston units
CDC Examines Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine
Total of 4,381 reports of adverse events during first eight months of use; 3 percent were serious
Some Obesity-Related Cancers Increasing in Younger Adults
Incidence up for six of 12 obesity-related cancers; steeper increase in successively younger generations
Updated ACIP Immunization Schedule Released for Adults
Changes recommended to influenza vaccine, hepatitis A and B vaccines
Expanded Recall of Warfarin Level Monitoring Test Strips
Inaccurate results may put patients at risk for serious injury or death
Washington State Measles Cases Now at 48 Since Jan. 1
Thirty-four cases involved children ages 1 to 10; 41 patients not vaccinated against measles
Physician Burnout Tied to Ability to Address Social Needs
Risk for burnout lower in clinics with social worker, pharmacist on care team
