CDC: Colombia Sees Increase in Zika-Related Microcephaly
Research suggests greatest risk for Zika-related microcephaly occurs in the first half of pregnancy
SABCS: Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Globally Diverse
Many countries seeing declines, but some Latin American nations, South Korea seeing increases
Continuous Skin-to-Skin Contact Benefits Preemies Long Term
'Kangaroo mother care' linked to increased survival, better social and behavioral outcomes
Social Isolation Can Adversely Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Weak social ties linked to higher risk of recurrence, early death, researchers say
Rate of Psychiatric Drug Use About 16 Percent in U.S. Adults
Highest rate of use seen for antidepressants
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
CDC: U.S. Flu Vaccination Rates Low So Far This Season
Vaccination rate among health care providers about the same as this time last season
Anesthesiologist Reaction Time Increased After Night Call
Greater reliance on avoidance as a coping mechanism linked to greater deterioration in performance
Stepped Care Likely to Be Cost-Effective in Head & Neck, Lung CA
Mean costs lower and mean number of quality-adjusted life-years higher in intervention group
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Cost-Effective for Preventing CDI
Use of nasoduodenal or colorectal FMT would improve quality of life, cut costs versus vancomycin
