FDA Issues Guidance to Protect Blood Supply From Zika Virus
The FDA recommendations are more expansive than safeguards announced earlier this month by the American Red Cross. Medscape Medical News …read more
Involving spiritual organizations may reduce health disparities among urban Black women
Collaborating with spiritual organizations may help health professionals reach Black women who have heart disease and stroke risk factors and little health knowledge, according to research… …read more
Should You Still Administer the HPV-4 Vaccine?
Dr Paul Offit provides advice on using up existing stock of HPV-4 vaccine now that a ‘better’ HPV-9 vaccine is available. Medscape Infectious Diseases …read more
Physically demanding jobs raise heart disease risk for hypertensive women
Women with physically demanding jobs who have high blood pressure may be at almost three times greater risk for ischemic heart disease, a new study suggests. …read more
Physically demanding jobs raise heart disease risk for hypertensive women
Women with physically demanding jobs who have high blood pressure may be at almost three times greater risk for ischemic heart disease, a new study suggests. …read more
Cranberries help urinary tract infections, but not as juice
Cranberries contain PACs, which help prevent urinary tract infections. But cranberry juice does not provide a sufficiently concentrated form, if any, of the necessary ingredient. …read more
Cranberries help urinary tract infections, but not as juice
Cranberries contain PACs, which help prevent urinary tract infections. But cranberry juice does not provide a sufficiently concentrated form, if any, of the necessary ingredient. …read more
CDC: Zika virus expected to spread through Puerto Rico
Updated Zika virus figures from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico show that more than two dozen locally acquired cases have occurred since December 2015, and more can be expected, according to the… …read more
CDC: Zika virus expected to spread through Puerto Rico
Updated Zika virus figures from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico show that more than two dozen locally acquired cases have occurred since December 2015, and more can be expected, according to the… …read more
Fetal Autopsy Report Strengthens Zika-Microcephaly Link
An aborted fetus had brain development 4 SD below average and calcifications in the central nervous system. Editorialists call for rapid distribution of quicker and more accurate diagnostic tests. Medscape Medical News …read more