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The causal links between Zika virus infection

Study Explores Links Between Zika, GBS, Microcephaly in Brazil

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Apparent resurgence of Zika virus and GBS early in 2016, but no subsequent increase in microcephaly
The prevalence of tobacco use is higher for sexual minorities

Tobacco Use in Youth Higher Among Sexual Minorities

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Among girls, lesbian and bisexual girls more likely to report current use of any tobacco product
Fewer than half of U.S. states require schools to install automated external defibrillators

Seventeen States Require AED Installation in Some Schools

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Only five states provide unequivocal funding for purchase of automated external defibrillators
Implementation of a virtual glucose management service is associated with improved inpatient glycemic control

Virtual Service Boosts Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Adults

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Decreases in hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia with vGMS for inpatients at three hospitals
In a position paper published online March 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First

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American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
The volume of insurance advertisements during the first Affordable Care Act enrollment period correlated with change in uninsurance rates

TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates

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Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
For patients with Parkinson's disease

Regular Exercise Slows Decline Even in Advanced Parkinson’s Dz

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Slower declines in health-related quality of life, mobility for increasing exercise by 30 minutes/week
Lowering salt intake could lead to fewer episodes of nocturia

Nocturia May Be Reduced by Cutting Daily Intake of Salt

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An easy way for patients to reduce nighttime urination and subsequent impact on sleep
Cardiac rehabilitation and the importance of physical function should be emphasized among older adults with cardiovascular disease

Physical Function Should Be Goal of Care for Elderly CVD Patients

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Older adults respond to exercise interventions, which should aim to increase functional capacity
Caregiver participation in Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregivers Health behavioral interventions is not associated with increased Veterans Affairs or Medicare expenditures

REACH II, VA Did Not Increase Spending in Dementia Care

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Behavioral interventions program for Alzheimer's patient caregivers did not increase health costs