Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
Higher Event Rate of T2DM in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at a younger age in women with PCOS versus age-matched controls
Many Parents Aren’t Divulging CAM Use to Child’s Provider
Providers urged to regularly inquire about all therapies family is using to care for child
Insurer Aetna’s Envelopes Revealed Customers’ HIV Status
Mail went to estimated 12,000 customers, and 23 complaints have so far been received
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy in the United States
Kymriah approved for patients up to 25 years of age with refractory or relapsed B-cell precursor ALL
FDA Approves Vabomere for Complicated UTIs
IV antibiotic sanctioned for certain complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis
Anacetrapib Linked to Lower Incidence of Coronary Events
Lower incidence versus placebo for patients with atherosclerotic vascular dz receiving intensive statins
AAP: Hep B Vaccine to Be Given Within First 24 Hours of Life
Birth vaccine should be given for all medically stable infants weighing ≥2,000 g
ApoB Levels More Closely Tied to Reduced CVD Events Than LDL
Change in apoB levels may be better predictor of clinical response than LDL-C, HDL-C levels
Low Rate of Recurrence Seen for Serious Reactions to Vaccines
Findings add to evidence of safety of childhood immunizations, pediatricians say
