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The way to increase the number of girls and boys who get the human papillomavirus vaccine may be as simple as giving it as part of a routine bundle of vaccines

Denver Clinic Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates

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Increased rates by bundling vaccines, offering vaccines at every visit, standard orders
Breast reconstruction immediately after breast removal surgery due to cancer may help reduce a patient's mental distress

Delay in Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction May Fuel Anxiety

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Coordinating surgeries might reduce levels of distress after mastectomy for breast cancer
Older adults have high incidence of cardiovascular risk factors

High Incidence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults

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Blacks have increased incidence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, but not a-fib
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Absent Pulses Up Risk of Major Vascular Outcomes in T2DM

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Every additional absent dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulse linked to increased risk of all outcomes
Pharmacist-managed warfarin anticoagulation therapy is associated with improved patient satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction Up With Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Tx

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But no significant improvement in mortality, prevention of bleeding, thrombosis events
Sodium intake has a direct relationship with total mortality

More Evidence for Benefit of Reduced Salt Intake on Mortality

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Findings support modest reductions in sodium intake among persons consuming high-sodium diets
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted Zika virus-related special travel considerations for 11 Southeastern Asian countries.

CDC Updates Zika Travel Advisory for Southeast Asia

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Pregnant women should consider postponing nonessential travel to countries in this region
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new recommendations on how long men with either Zika infection or exposure should abstain from trying to conceive. The recommendations have been published in the Sept. 30 early-release issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Men With Zika Exposure to Abstain From Conceiving Longer

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Waiting period lengthened from eight weeks to six months
Adhering to medication regimens for the treatment of psoriasis can be an additional source of considerable emotional distress for patients

Medication Adherence Stressful for Psoriasis Patients

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When clinicians do not address patients' difficulties, it can increase their emotional distress
Young adults with long-standing

Increased Total, CVD Mortality in Young Adults With T1DM

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Incident rate ratio for hospitalized CVD about 8; revascularization accounts for much of increased risk