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For men who have sex with men and are receiving HIV medical care

Unmet Needs for Non-HIV Care in Men Who Have Sex With Men

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About 23 percent have unmet need for dental care, 19 percent have unmet need for eye or vision care
For patients with heart failure

T2DM Predicts Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus predicts mortality, regardless of presence of ischemic heart disease
Infants born with cleft lip

No Long-Term Health Issues for Infants With Isolated Oral Clefts

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However, cleft palate associated with increased risk for developmental problems
Gliptin treatment is associated with increased acute pancreatitis risk

Gliptin Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Acute Pancreatitis

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Data from three large trials show increased risk with saxagliptin, alogliptin, sitagliptin treatment
Visceral adipose tissue -- particularly in the abdominal region -- may indicate increased risk for cardiovascular disease

More Evidence of Abdominal Fat, Poor Cardiovascular Health Link

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Adipose tissue imaging may outperform body mass index for cardiovascular risk assessment
A colonoscopy may not provide much colorectal cancer prevention benefit after the age of 75

Little to No Benefit Found for Colonoscopy After Age 75

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But risk for adverse events low
Elderly adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer a disabling injury or illness

Disabling Injury, Illness Less Likely for Elderly Who Exercise

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And likely to recover more quickly if injury or illness occurs
5-HT3 receptor antagonists seem to be effective for preventing perioperative shivering

Review: 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Cut Peri-Op Shivering

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5-HT3RAs also reduce post-op nausea and vomiting, but not bradycardia, hypotension
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes that there is a net benefit for preeclampsia screening with blood pressure measurements throughout pregnancy (B recommendation). These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 27 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommends BP Screening for Preeclampsia

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Substantial net benefit for preeclampsia screening with BP measurements throughout pregnancy
Any skill enhancements linked to gaming among those aged 7 to 11 max out after two hours of gaming a week

Negative Effects Seen With Video Gaming 9+ Hours/Week

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Benefits seen with one hour a week, but behavioral problems appear to rise at nine hours a week