Over Two Million People Living With Hep C From 2013 to 2016
Overall, 1.7 and 1.0 percent of all U.S. adults HCV antibody-positive and HCV RNA-positive
Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk
Prenatal exposure to 5 groups of meds had nominally significant links to ASD
Older Paternal Age Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Higher risk for premature birth, low birth weight, low Apgar score seen with older paternal age
HPV Vaccination Uptake Increasing, but Still Too Low
Less than half of U.S. adults were fully vaccinated as of 2017, well below Healthy People 2020 target
CDC: Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes 6.0 Percent in 2016
Based on data from 40 jurisdictions, increase from 5.2 to 5.6 percent in GDM from 2012 to 2016
Age to Stop Cervical Cancer Screening Depends on Test Used
Negative HPV test, HPV-cytology co-test tied to low remaining lifetime cancer risk for unvaccinated
Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
Many parents cite lack of necessity, safety concerns as reasons not to have their adolescents vaccinated
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology
Minimally Invasive Sx May Up Mortality in Early Cervical Cancer
Two studies show increased mortality and reduced disease-free, overall survival versus open surgery
