ZIKV RNA Often ID’d in Semen of Men With Symptomatic Infection
Drop in ZIKV RNA shedding in semen seen within 3 months after illness onset but can persist longer
FDA Puts New Restrictions on Contraceptive Implant Essure
Patients and physicians must sign acknowledgment of risks, benefits of implantation
Education, Depression, Pain Associated With Opioid Misuse
Illicit drug use also a significant predictor of misuse in adults ≥50 taking opioids for chronic pain
Exercise Best Defense for Those at Genetic Risk for CVD
Benefit of exercise against cardiovascular disease notable even among those at high genetic risk
Tai Chi Helps Improve Respiratory Function in COPD
Tai chi found to be as effective as pulmonary rehabilitation
One Night of Sleep Deprivation Linked to Amyloid-β Burden
Increase in Aβ burden in right hippocampus and thalamus after one night of sleep deprivation
Metabolic Syndrome Common in Patients With Lupus
However, findings show that frequency of metabolic syndrome similar to the general population
Considerable Differences in Burden of Disease at State Level
Increasing burden of various diseases depending on state; overall death rates declined
Suggestions Offered to Reduce Physician Frustration With EHRs
Eight suggestions include providing individualized optimization training to personalize EHR settings
Polypharmacy Linked to Poorer Cognitive, Physical Capability
Stronger negative associations for participants with polypharmacy at age 60 to 64 years and at 69 years
