Hawaii County Declares State of Emergency Over Dengue Fever
251 cases of dengue fever confirmed on Hawaii Island; two patients still potentially infectious
Tasering Found to Cause Short-Term Cognitive Impairment
Study raises questions about comprehension of Miranda rights within an hour of being tased
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
Thyroid Cancer Risk Up Following Breast Cancer and Vice Versa
Review finds odds up for developing thyroid or breast cancer as secondary malignancy after the other
AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform
New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion
Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Variable Impact of USPSTF Guidance Against PSA Screen
Differential effect of 2012 USPSTF recommendations for primary care providers, urologists
PCPs Have Important Role to Play in Senior Visual Health
Role includes providing referrals, promoting behavioral modifications and low-vision rehab
Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Not Up VTE Recurrence Risk
Also, subclinical hyperthyroidism may be associated with lower risk of recurrent VTE in the elderly
