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Zika virus congenital syndrome is a new teratogenic disease

Zika Virus Congenital Syndrome: A New Teratogenic Disease

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Second study shows evidence for link between Zika infection, congenital CNS malformations
Women with BRCA mutations undergoing risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy do not have increased risk for uterine cancer

BRCA1 Mutations May Raise Risk of Serous/Serous-Like Uterine CA

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Although overall risk for uterine cancer after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy not increased
Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

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Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Infection with the Zika virus may protect against future infection

Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection

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But researchers also find that infection boosts future immunity
The rate of decline in cardiovascular disease mortality has decelerated

Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Progress Slowing Down in U.S.

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Mortality rates dropped less than 1 percent from 2011 to 2014
Too much or too little sleep may raise the risk of diabetes in men

Too Little, Too Much Sleep Can Impair Insulin Sensitivity in Men

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However, similar association not found in women
Women who regularly attend religious services may have a lower risk of suicide than those who don't

Religious Service Attendance May Lower Suicide Risk in Women

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Going to services at least once a week appears to reduce the odds five-fold
Florida's first case of a Zika-related birth defect has been reported by state officials.

Florida Reports First Case of Zika-Linked Microcephaly

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Mother, a citizen of Haiti, came to Florida to deliver her baby
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to weigh the balance of benefits and harms for screening pelvic examinations in asymptomatic

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Pelvic Screening Examinations

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Insufficient evidence to assess balance of benefits and harms for screening in asymptomatic women
Experimental studies support the effectiveness of two vaccine candidates against the Zika virus

Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection

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Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year