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Dutch researchers are reporting a case of miscarriage tied to maternal infection with the Zika virus. The report was published online July 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Miscarriage Linked to Maternal Zika Infection

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Dutch case finds woman's infection in South America may have contributed to pregnancy loss
Florida health officials are investigating two more unexplained cases of Zika infection

Two More Possible Cases of Non-Travel-Related Zika in Florida

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If all four are confirmed, they would be first instances of infection in continental United States
Clinicians should suspect coccidioidomycosis

Clinicians Should Consider Valley Fever in Some Flu Patients

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Endemic in desert regions in southwest U.S. and some areas in Central and South America
Insulin lispro injection into lipohypertrophic tissue results in considerable impairment and increased variability in insulin absorption and action

Blunted, More Variable Insulin Action in Lipohypertrophy

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Insulin lispro injection into LHT results in reduced insulin absorption and effect
The seasonal influenza vaccine may significantly reduce mortality for patients with type 2 diabetes

Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM

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Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death
Alzheimer's disease is often misdiagnosed

AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s

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Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
The hugely popular "Ice Bucket Challenge" funded a study that has discovered an important new amyotrophic lateral sclerosis gene. The study

‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Led to Significant ALS Gene Discovery

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Money raised during the campaign helped scientists ID gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Travelers and competitors at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil are not likely to contract the Zika virus during their stay or bring it back to their home countries

Risk of Contracting Zika at Rio Olympics Small

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Out of as many as 500,000 travelers, at most 37 are likely to contract Zika and return home contagious
There is insufficient evidence to recommend regular full-body exams for skin cancer as a means of preventing deaths from these cancers

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking to Recommend Skin Cancer Screens

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New report doesn't change Task Force's prior statement on skin cancer screening issued in 2009
The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood donations

American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently

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There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says