Archive: 29/06/2016

Few young males receive HIV testing at physician office visits

(HealthDay)—Few young males receive HIV testing during visits to physicians' offices, although the rates are higher for black and Hispanic males than for white males, according to a report published in the June 24 issue ...

Jun 29, 2016

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USPSTF: evidence lacking for pelvic screening examinations

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to weigh the balance of benefits and harms for screening pelvic examinations in asymptomatic, nonpregnant ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Clopidogrel plus aspirin good for noncarriers of CYP2C19 variants

(HealthDay)—For patients with minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, the risk of new stroke is reduced with use of clopidogrel plus aspirin versus aspirin alone among those who are not carriers of the CYP2C19 ...

Jun 29, 2016

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AAP: doctors should screen teens for suicide risk factors

(HealthDay)—Suicide is the second leading cause of death among U.S. teens, and health care providers should screen teen patients for suicide risks, according to a report published online June 27 in Pediatrics.

Jun 29, 2016

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Gastric bypass cuts hormonal responses to hypoglycemia

(HealthDay)—Gastric bypass (GBP) surgery is associated with reduced symptoms and neurohormonal responses to hypoglycemia, according to a study published online June 16 in Diabetes.

Jun 29, 2016

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The older the drinking age, the lower the illness rates?

(HealthDay)—States typically raised the minimum drinking age to lower drunk driving rates, but a new study suggests the move could have other health benefits.

Jun 29, 2016

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Ultrasound findings can predict pancreas transplant failure

(HealthDay)—For pancreas transplant recipients, absent or reversed arterial Doppler flow is associated with subsequent transplant failure, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology.

Jun 29, 2016

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Zika infection may give future immunity, monkey study suggests

(HealthDay)—Infection with the Zika virus may protect against future infection, but pregnancy seems to extend how long the mosquito-borne virus stays in the body, a new study in monkeys suggests.

Jun 29, 2016

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Walking: the cheap, easy workout

(HealthDay)—Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.

Jun 29, 2016

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Success in mice shows zika vaccine 'feasible'

(HealthDay)—Studies involving mice support the effectiveness of two vaccine candidates against the Zika virus, scientists say.

Jun 29, 2016

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