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Zika Virus Concerns May Curb Travel for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women infected with virus may be at increased risk of having infants with microcephaly
Scope-Related Infections Higher Than Previously Thought
U.S. Senate committee recommends FDA assess whether devices require design modifications
AAFP Highlights Top Education Issues of 2015
Importance of mentors and federal funding highlighted, as well as novel educational initiatives
Mislabeled Dose Cups Prompt Children’s Cough Syrup Recall
Perrigo says mislabeling unlikely to cause serious issues; has not received any reports of overdoses
New Guidelines Say Limit Added Sugars to <10 Percent of Calories
Recommendations focus on totality of diet, overall eating pattern
FDA Approves Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The device, first approved to treat burns, is made of silicone, cow collagen, and shark cartilage
FDA Tightens Rules for Using Mesh Implants in Prolapse Repair
Agency aims to improve treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control
Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
