Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tied to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
After adjustment for confounding variables, higher risk of adverse CV outcomes, all-cause mortality
Continuous Oral Contraceptives Better After Endometriosis Sx
Review shows reduced recurrence rates for dysmenorrhea with continuous versus cyclic schedule
Pain Relief With Individualized Acupuncture in Fibromyalgia
Greater decrease in pain intensity with individualized versus sham acupuncture; effect persisted at 1 year
ESAs Don’t Improve Quality of Life in Anemia of CKD
Based on effect of erythropoietin-stimulating agents for higher hemoglobin targets
Computer-Assisted Stethoscope Can ID Respiratory Sounds
Algorithm developed that is fast enough to enable real-time analysis of respiratory sounds
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Use of ASD Screening
Insufficient evidence to assess benefits, harms of screening for children in whom no concerns raised
Nonmedical Stimulant Use Up Among Adults, Not Teens
Emergency department visits related to dextroamphetamine-amphetamine up for adults
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Assay Can Detect Acute Infection
Ag/Ab combo testing can detect 82 percent of acute HIV infections detectable by pooled RNA testing
Zika Infection Confirmed in U.S. Resident Back From Costa Rica
Plaque reduction neutralization antibody tests confirmed diagnosis of Zika virus infection
Financial Loss Incentives Most Effective for Exercise
Financial incentive framed as loss most effective for achieving physical activity goals among overweight
