Decrease in Number of New HIV Diagnoses Among Black Women
From 2012 to 2014, increase seen in percentage of black females with early linkage to care
No Need to Avoid Statins in Hep C Compensated Cirrhosis
Statin use tied to lower risk of decompensation and death in hep C compensated cirrhosis
CDC Reports Increasing Influenza Activity, Severe Illness
Rapid antiviral treatment urged for high-risk patients, without waiting for diagnosis confirmation
Novel Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato Genospecies ID’d
Species causes Lyme borreliosis in the United States; identified in six patients since 2012
Gastric Bypass Tied to Reduced Mortality for Obese >35 Years
Lower mortality for patients aged 35 through 44, 45 through 54, 55 through 74 years
Low Vitamin D Linked to Dry Eye Syndromes
Vitamin D may enhance tear film parameters, reduce ocular surface inflammation
Recurrent Erythema Seen With H. cinaedi Bacteremia
Case report describes 85-year-old man who presented twice with fever and painful erythema
Sepsis Tied to Higher Post-Discharge Mortality Risk
Higher risk of mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events can persist for five years
Variation in Hospice Visits in Last Two Days of Life
Visits less likely when beneficiary is black, dying on a Sunday, receiving care in nursing home
CBT May Work As Well As Meds in Major Depressive Disorder
For adults, similar efficacy for cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants
