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Infants exposed to the Zika virus in utero should have their eyes examined for possible virus-related abnormalities

Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam

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All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say
A wait-and-scan strategy seems to be feasible for patients with head and neck paraganglioma

Wait-and-Scan Strategy Feasible for Head, Neck Paraganglioma

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Large group of tumors found not to grow, although they did elicit complications
Organizational changes are recommended by primary care physicians to support safer prescribing

Organizational Changes Encouraged for Safer Prescribing

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Doctors describe swimming against tide of patient expectations, Rx culture, organizational constraints
Just a small increase in social interaction benefits older adults with dementia and lowers health care costs

AAIC: One Social Hour a Week in Dementia Care Improves Lives

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Good staff training improves patients' quality of life, lowers costs, researchers say
Better patient-physician communication can improve care and reduce burnout

Patient-Centered Communication Could Help Reduce Burnout

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ICARE method, including collaboration, can be used for effective communication with patients
New research from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital suggests that many American teens may not be getting recommended vaccinations because their parents are unaware of the need for them.

Parents May Be Unclear on Teens’ Vaccination Needs

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More than one in three don't know when their teen's next vaccination is due, survey finds
For early career teachers

Early Career Burnout Can Be Contagious Via Social Networks

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One-unit increase in mean social network members' burnout levels tied to 0.21-unit increase in burnout
Boxers and mixed martial arts fighters have higher levels of certain proteins that reflect brain injury compared to retired fighters and non-fighters

Signs of Long-Term Brain Injury in Blood of Boxers, MMA Fighters

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Researchers find head injuries from fighting cause brain changes that might spur troubles later in life
White collar workers have a higher risk of death from Parkinson's disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

ALS, Parkinson’s Mortality Up for White-Collar Workers

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Occupations associated with higher education and income show increased mortality risk
Investing more in inpatient care relative to longer-term nursing facilities may help reduce mortality rates

Higher Inpatient Spending Tied to Better Outcomes

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While downstream spending at skilled nursing facilities found to be strong predictor of mortality