Increased Adiposity Tied to Lower Premenopausal Breast CA Risk
Largest reductions in risk were seen for women aged 18 to 24 years, with hazard ratio of 0.77
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Percentage of Teens Trying to Lose Weight Decreasing
From 1988-1994 to 2009-2014 increase in prevalence of overweight/obesity, decrease in weight loss efforts
Efavirenz Doesn’t Up Depression, Suicidal Ideation in HIV-Infected
No increased risk of depression or suicidal ideation among persons living with HIV in Uganda
Presence of Nurse Practitioners Growing in Primary Care
Findings from 2008 to 2016 in both rural and nonrural practices
E-Cigarettes May Help Some Quit Tobacco Smoking
Interviews show some quitters deliberately switch to e-cigs, while some use both
Some California Mosquitoes Can Carry Zika Virus
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found to transmit Zika virus
More Cash-Pay Patients Means Docs Need Billing Strategies
Trend is requiring providers to proactively develop comprehensive policies
Parents Say Cancer Prevention Best Reason for HPV Vaccination
Findings based on large survey of parents to assess best, worst reasons for vaccination
No Causal Effect of 25(OH)D on Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia
No significant correlations identified in one-sample or two-sample mendelian randomization analyses
