Risk-Based Screening Improves Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Benefits seen for prevention of major cardiovascular events, higher quality-adjusted life years
Los Angeles County Measles Outbreak Under Investigation
Five cases of measles confirmed among county residents so far this year
Malawi First Country to Immunize Children Against Malaria
The vaccine, called Mosquirix, was approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2015
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screen in Pregnancy
No evidence seen for benefits of screening nonpregnant women or men for asymptomatic bacteriuria
Prevalence of TV, Video Watching High, Stable 2001 to 2016 in U.S.
Increase seen in estimated prevalence of computer use outside school or work for one hour/day or more
Obesity May Impact the Form and Structure of the Brain
Gender appears to be a modifier of the link between fat percentage and the size of specific brain structures
FDA Approves Pembrolizumab Plus Axitinib for Advanced RCC
Drug combination approved for advanced renal cell carcinoma based on findings from KEYNOTE-426
Water Intake Affects Caloric Intake From Sugary Drinks
Among children, no water intake linked to intake of 92.9 kcal more calories from SSBs
Speech-Based Algorithm Helps ID Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Algorithm with 18 speech features differentiates PTSD from controls with high area under the curve
Risk Model Developed for Readmission After AMI in Seniors
Strongest predictor of 30-day readmission among adults ≥75 years is impaired functional mobility