Over 5,100 Noncongenital Zika Cases Reported in U.S. in 2016
Ninety-five percent of cases were identified in travelers returning from Zika virus-affected areas
Genetic Variations Impacting Empathy Tied to Psych Issues
Positive correlations of genetic variations with Empathy Quotient, risk for schizophrenia, anorexia
Three-Pronged Approach Can Improve Physician Engagement
Strategy used by one practice improved physician engagement and relieved burnout
More Evidence Colonoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Colonoscopy lessens mortality for all colorectal cancer, but more so for left-sided disease
Most Women Willing to Trade Off Benefits, Risks of Breast Screening
Women are willing to accept 1.72 additional unnecessary follow-ups and willing to pay £79.17
No Link Found Between Marijuana Use, Kidney Function
Researchers compared current and past marijuana use to never users
Current Tobacco Smoke Exposure Doesn’t Obstruct Peds Airflow
However, prenatal smoking is associated with airflow obstruction among children with asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 2-5
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting/World Allergy Congress The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma...
Higher Sun Exposure Tied to Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Findings based on sun exposure at 5 to 15 years of age and at 5 to 15 years before MS onset
FDA Approves First Screening Tests for Tickborne Parasite
Babesia microti screening tests will help reduce risk of transfusion-transmitted infection
