Phone Apps Help Patients Reach Health, Fitness Goals
Smartphones can motivate patients to stay on track with lifestyle changes
Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children
Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
First Case of Zika-Associated Sensory Polyneuropathy Reported
Honduran man with Zika infection presented with sensory nerve damage
Ebola Virus Lingers in Semen Longer Than Expected
And virus is more likely to be found in male survivors older than 40, researchers report
Sexual Health Often Suffers in Younger Patients Post-MI
Many younger adults experience sexual difficulties after acute myocardial infarction
FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
Off-Hours Presentation Not Detrimental in STEMI
Time of PCI did not affect STEMI efficacy or safety outcomes in large international trial
TBC1D4 Mutation Common in North American Inuit
TBC1D4 carriers with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes have increased risk of remaining undiagnosed
Imaging Strategies Reduce Unnecessary Angiography
CMR is better for reducing unnecessary angiography compared with NICE guideline-directed care

















