Many Obese Patients Are Lacking Formal Diagnosis
Less than 50 percent of those with a BMI >30 kg/m² have ICD-9 documentation for obesity
Review Identifies Features of Congenital Zika Infection
Five factors identified as unique to Zika, including severe microcephaly with partially collapsed skull
Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
Health Professionals View Insurance As Solution in Obesity
Fifty-seven percent perceive improved coverage as a solution to improve outcomes in obese patients
Lower Anti-Müllerian Hormone Values for Endometriomas
Significant decline seen in ovarian reserve at one month following surgical excision of endometriomas
Outcomes Similar for Rx Dosing Protocols in Ectopic Pregnancy
Similar initial hCG levels with single-, double-dose protocols; more rapid decline with single-dose
ASCO Updates Guidelines on Integration of Palliative Care
Those with advanced cancer should receive dedicated palliative care services early in disease course
Community Pharmacists Play Role in Providing Preventive Care
Report highlights role in folic acid education, tobacco use cessation, screening for osteoporosis, HIV
Maternal, Neonatal Adverse Events Up With Antenatal ART
But antiretroviral therapy also linked to significantly lower rates of early HIV transmission
Vague Food Labels Can Place Patients With Allergies at Risk
Misunderstanding warnings could be dangerous for those with food allergies
