USPSTF Recommends Latent Tuberculosis Infection Screening
Screening for LTBI in persons at increased risk of infection provides moderate net benefit
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Fecundability
Consumption of up to 14 units per week had no effect on fertility for women trying to conceive
Risk of Injuries Up Around Period of Cancer Diagnosis
Increased risk of iatrogenic injuries, non-iatrogenic injuries before and after diagnosis of cancer
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
Avoiding Dry-Cooked Foods May Help Protect Against T2DM
Researchers suggest steaming, poaching, and stewing for better health
August 2016 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for August 2016. This roundup...
Novel Findings Support Original Categorization of HER2
ASCO-CAP guidelines support categorization of HER2 by FISH status used in BCIRG clinical trials
Folic Acid-Fortified Food Tied to Drop in Congenital Heart Defects
Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines
Hypoglycemia, Bradycardia Up in Neonates Exposed to β-Blockers
Increased risk for neonates born to exposed mothers, even after adjustment for confounders
