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HCV screening risk factors in pregnant women need updating
Large study of pregnant women highlights the potential value of universal screening for hepatitis C virus.
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AAP adds specifics to policy on abusive head trauma
Updated statement highlights injuries most common to abusive head trauma in children and infants.
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Inactivated flu vaccine succeeds among autoimmune rheumatic disease patients
Safety and effectiveness data support use of inactivated flu vaccine for individuals with autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
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Prospective algorithm favors vaginal hysterectomy
A decision tree model and outcomes analysis showed vaginal surgery as safe, effective, and feasible.
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Reduced TNFi dose does not maintain axial spondyloarthritis improvement
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis whose TNFi dose was reduced showed more disease flares and no changes in infection rates compared with those...
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Patients accept artificial intelligence in skin cancer screening
Although patient and clinician artificial intelligence tools were acceptable to most patients surveyed, 94% emphasized the importance of a human...
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Biomarker pattern flags risk for microalbuminuria in diabetes patients
Earlier identification of at-risk individuals could be useful in guiding targeted preventive therapy.
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RYGB tops sleeve gastrectomy in long-term outcomes for diabetes
New findings could help patients, clinicians, and policy makers in making informed decisions about which procedure is best suited to patients’...
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More pediatricians employ developmental screening tools
Reported use of developmental screening tools by pediatricians increased to 63% by 2016.
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Screen all adults for hepatitis C, says USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that asymptomatic adults ages 18-79 be screened for hepatitis C virus infection.
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Upcoming vaccine may offset surge in polio subtypes
Response to polio outbreaks involves fast-tracking a modified oral vaccine.
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Dengue vaccine deemed acceptable by most doctors, fewer parents
Surveys of doctors and parents in Puerto Rico showed a high level of interest in dengue vaccination.
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Intervention improves antibiotics use in UTIs
To promote judicious antibiotic use, researchers designed an intervention including the development of new local UTI guidelines and a live, case-...