July 2018 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for July 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Nut Intake Reduces HbA1c Among Adults With T2DM
Full-nut dose lowered HbA1c, estimated cholesterol levels in LDL particles with diameter <255 ångströms
Evidence Exists for Persistence, Transmission of Ebola Virus
Outbreak report describes transmission of Ebola virus one year after survival of Ebola virus disease
National Guideline Clearinghouse Offline Due to Funding Cuts
An initiative of AHRQ, guideline.gov now offline due to lack of federal funding
Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment
Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
High-Sensitivity Blood Test May Help Rule Out Intracranial Injury
UCH-L1, GFAP test has high sensitivity and negative predictive value for patients with TBI
Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains
Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
Increased Levels of Human Herpesvirus ID’d in Alzheimer’s
Disruption of molecular, genetic, clinical networks by human herpesvirus in brains of subjects with AD
No Higher Risk of Autoimmune Disorders After HPV4 Vaccination
Girls 12 to 17 have no increased risk of autoimmune disorders seven to 60 days after vaccination
Medical Boards May Contribute to Mental Health Stigma for Doctors
Existing policy amended to encourage only current mental health disclosures
