Progress Toward Goals in Global Health Is Slowing
Seven articles published in the The Lancet address different aspects of the global burden of disease
Many Women Have Not Heard of Ovarian Cancer Before Dx
Nine in 10 women experience multiple symptoms prediagnosis; eight in 10 of them consult a doctor
Zoliflodacin Seems Effective for Some Gonococcal Infections
In phase 2 trial, oral dose treats urogenital, rectal infections; lower efficacy for pharyngeal infections
Quantity of Opioids Prescribed Postop Linked to Consumption
Patients use 0.53 more pills for every additional opioid pill prescribed; pain also tied to consumption
CDC: Increases in Yoga, Meditation for Children in 2012-2017
Among adults, increases seen in use of yoga, meditation, chiropractor during same time period
Trump Administration Finalizes Birth Control Coverage Opt-Out
Employers with religious objections will not have to provide no-cost birth control for female workers
Improved Long-Term Pregnancy Outcomes for Goserelin + Chemo
Findings seen in premenopausal women with stage I to IIIA hormone receptor-negative breast cancer
Abx-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Tied to Clinical Failure in UTI
Poor clinical outcomes linked to extended spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Excess Gestational Weight Gain Not Better for Child Bone Health
Slightly increased bone measures at age 7 years with GWG among under/normal-weight mothers
Medicaid Expansion Approved in Three Republican-Leaning States
Voters supported expansion in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho
