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Conference Coverage
Address physical health risks of people with SMI
ROCKVILLE, MD. – Strategies still are needed to fight obesity, diabetes, smoking, and sedentary behavior.
From the Journals
Breast arterial calcification, low bone mass predict CAD in women
Two commonly performed imaging tests may enhance risk prediction for coronary artery disease in women.
Daily News Podcast
Variation doesn’t mean quality when it comes to diet
There is no increased risk for autism spectrum disorder with prenatal Tdap vaccination.
Conference Coverage
French warn of upsurge in pneumococcal meningitis
MALMO, SWEDEN – Culprit is emergence of serotype 24F, not covered by PCV13.
Daily News Podcast
Mobile contraception app gets FDA approval
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services push accountable care organizations to take on more risk.
Daily News Podcast
Second-hand smoke sends teens to ED
Climbing the therapeutic ladder in eczema-related itch
Daily News Podcast
Inducing labor earlier reduced c-section rate
CUBE-C initiative aims to educate about atopic dermatitis.
Daily News Podcast
Stigma for drug users with HCV
The Zika virus is still a huge problem for young families.
Daily News Podcast
Concerns over CMS E/M payment proposal
Telomere length is linked to exacerbations in COPD and in mortality.
Daily News Podcast
FDA warns about azithromycin in some cancers
New MS criteria may create more false positives
Feature
FDA warning shines light on vaginal rejuvenation
Lasers and radio-frequency machines are being marketed for unapproved vaginal indications, the agency says – with burns and other adverse effects...