HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Assay Can Detect Acute Infection
Ag/Ab combo testing can detect 82 percent of acute HIV infections detectable by pooled RNA testing
Zika Infection Confirmed in U.S. Resident Back From Costa Rica
Plaque reduction neutralization antibody tests confirmed diagnosis of Zika virus infection
Good Long-Term Outcomes for Fetal Myelomeningocele Surgery
Most fMMC children are community ambulators; preschool ambulation predicts long-term ambulation
Opioids Tied to Higher Risk of Infections in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Increased risk of hospitalization for serious infection
Net Returns Projected to Top Investment in Vaccines
Projected immunizations estimated to yield return about 16 times greater than costs over decade
Fish Intake During Pregnancy Tied to Offspring Growth
High maternal fish intake linked to increased risk of rapid infant growth, overweight/obesity
Same-Day Discharge OK for Minimally Invasive Myomectomy
Low readmission rate within 48 hours and no life-threatening events or reoperation
CDC: Number of Uninsured Persons in U.S. Down Since 2013
Increase in percentage of adults, children with private health insurance coverage from 2013 to 2015
Maternal B12 Levels Impact Children’s Cardiometabolic Health
Specifically, low folate levels seem tied to BMI, heart rate at age 5 years
ASCO Updates Biomarkers for Breast Cancer Tx Guidance
Five assays show sufficient clinical utility, but don't guide specific regimens
