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Retinal maldevelopment associated with congenital Zika syndrome is similar to the maldevelopment seen with cobalamin C deficiency

Zika, Cobalamin C Deficiency Tied to Similar Retinal Problems

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Congenital Zika syndrome associated with severe ganglion cell layer loss, thinning of central retina
Adhesive pads may improve wrinkles in the crow's feet area

Adhesive Pads Improve Wrinkles in Crow’s Feet Area

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Product decreases roughness parameters after short-term and long-term application
Several health care-related organizations have filed an amicus brief in support of veterans seeking a rule change that would amend or repeal the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs policy of not covering sex-reassignment surgery for veterans with gender dysphoria

AMA Joins Brief Seeking VA Coverage of Sex Reassignment Sx

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Several organizations support transgender veterans seeking to repeal policy of not covering SRS
High rates of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors are reported by adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Many Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Report Disordered Eating

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Most also report body dissatisfaction, with females more likely to desire thinness
Alendronate treatment reduces the risk of hip fracture in elderly patients with a prior fracture

Alendronate Effective, Safe in ‘Oldest Old’ With Prior Fracture

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Alendronate treatment reduced risk of hip fracture with sustained safety
There is strong evidence that physical activity and a healthy diet reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Strong Evidence for Healthy Lifestyle Reducing CRC Risk

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Consuming whole grains, foods with dietary fiber, dairy products reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Intensive systolic blood pressure lowering is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease events but a reduced risk of cardiovascular events and mortality

Intensive BP Control Associated With Increased CKD Risk

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However, cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality risk decrease with intensive blood pressure lowering
Proposed budget cuts could seriously hamper efforts to address antimicrobial resistance

Budget Cuts Threaten Research on Antimicrobial Resistance

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Patient safety, international status of the U.S. as leader in combating AMR both at risk
Asking patients to stop smoking before undergoing cosmetic surgery can promote long-term smoking cessation

Pre-Cosmetic Sx Advice May Aid Long-Term Smoking Cessation

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More than 40 percent of 42 daily smokers were no longer smoking cigarettes at long-term follow-up
Mailed outreach invitations offering a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or colonoscopy increase the proportion of participants completing colorectal cancer screening

Mailed Invitations Increase CRC Screening Completion

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And providing specific reminders to general practitioners improves participation in FIT screening