Tobacco Counseling for Youth, Adults Cuts Smoking Prevalence
Annual counseling would reduce prevalence and prevent many smoking-attributable fatalities
Use of Ethanol Cookstoves Can Lower BP, Reduce HTN
Randomized controlled trial shows reduction in diastolic BP for ethanol cookstoves
More Education Needed for Clinicians on Transgender Health
Overall, 80.6 percent of clinicians report never having received training on transgender patient care
Tapeworm From Asian Waters Identified in Alaskan Salmon
But infection with the tapeworm appears to be uncommon, authors say
Worsening QoL Linked to Early Tx Discontinuation in Breast Cancer
Worsening in any MENQOL domain or menopause-specific QoL linked to early treatment cessation
TENS Relieves Pain During Office Hysterectomy Without Sedation
Reduction in pain, and significant increase in patient satisfaction for active TENS group
First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika Described
Case of pregnant woman who has since given birth; infant has no signs of infection
CDC: Higher Risk of Death From Leading Causes in Rural America
More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons why
New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis
Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Migraineurs May Face Higher Risk of Stroke After Surgery
The risk is small, but concerning, researchers say
