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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection in adolescents and adults who are asymptomatic

USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Genital Herpes

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Grade D recommendation against routine screening for asymptomatic adolescents and adults
Acute myocardial infarction patients who take high doses of omega-3 fatty acids for six months show improved heart function and less scarring

High Doses of Omega-3s May Help Healing After Acute MI

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Reductions seen in left ventricular systolic volume index and noninfarct myocardial fibrosis

July 2016 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for July 2016. This roundup...
European health systems are requiring an increase in cost-sharing measures for patients 50 years of age and older

European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing

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Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations
From 1997 to 2014 the estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence was higher for adults with a history of cancer

Increasing Prevalence of Obesity in Cancer Survivors

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Estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence higher for adults with history of cancer
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy should generally be discouraged in average-risk women

ASBS: Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Discouraged

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For most women, risk of disease in unaffected breast is low, American Society of Breast Surgeons says
In order to remind adults of the importance of immunizations throughout life

August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month

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Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents
People who get more of their protein from plant sources have an overall lower mortality risk than those who consume more animal protein

High Animal Protein Intake Tied to Higher Risk of Early Mortality

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However, association can be mediated by otherwise healthy lifestyle
The number of local transmissions of the Zika virus in South Florida has apparently increased to 14

Locally-Transmitted Zika Infection Count in Miami Up to 14

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Health experts warn pregnant women to avoid downtown neighborhood
Early mortality is the most common outcome among children born with trisomy 13 or 18

Early Mortality for Most Infants With Trisomy 13, 18

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Among those undergoing surgery, first-year survival rates are high