Hep B, C Could Be Eliminated As Public Health Threats by 2030
Tools exist to prevent hepatitis B and C mortality, including vaccination and treatment
Chronic Tension-Type Headache Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Impairment may result from neuroendocrine dysfunction
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Pneumonia Risk in Dementia
Independent risk factors for pneumonia include age, male gender, underlying cerebrovascular disease
Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Mortality in Older Women
While gum disease more prevalent, it was not tied to higher CVD-related events
Doctors Should Evaluate Hand Function in RA, Systemic Sclerosis
Loss of hand function may negatively impact physical status and health-related QoL in systemic sclerosis
FDA Approves Ocrevus to Treat Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis
First drug sanctioned in United States for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
Study Explores Links Between Zika, GBS, Microcephaly in Brazil
Apparent resurgence of Zika virus and GBS early in 2016, but no subsequent increase in microcephaly
Inadvertent HPV Vax Doesn’t Up Risk of Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
No increased risk of major birth defect, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, SGA
Hepatitis B, C Linked to Higher Subsequent Rates of Parkinson’s
Increased rates of subsequent Parkinson's for those with hepatitis B, C, but not autoimmune hepatitis
Spending Patterns in Training Influence Future Practice
Significant annual, per-beneficiary spending difference for physicians trained in high- and low-cost HSAs
