HPV Vaccine Prevents Genital Warts in Men
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Its efficacy against human papillomavirus–related malignancies in men is presumed but not proven yet.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
February 8, 2011
Covering:
Giuliano AR et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Feb 3; 364:401
Race, Sex, and Clinical Outcomes in Early HIV Infection
HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Summary and Comment
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In the U.S., nonwhite women from the South had the worst outcomes of any group analyzed.
By Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD
February 7, 2011
Covering:
Meditz AL et al., J Infect Dis 2011 Feb 15; 203:442
Armstrong WS and del Rio C., J Infect Dis 2011 Feb 15; 203:437
Antibody Titers in Infants Born to HIV-Positive Women
Infectious Diseases Summary and Comment
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HIV-exposed but uninfected newborns had decreased antibody levels to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Management of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Healthy Women
Infectious Diseases Clinical Practice Guideline Watch
These updated guidelines should help practitioners make appropriate treatment choices and avoid antimicrobial overuse.
By Neil M. Ampel, MD
February 23, 2011
Covering:
Gupta K et al., Clin Infect Dis 2011 Mar 1; 52:561
Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer and Cardiovascular Mortality
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Observational findings confirm a long-suspected increase in long-term risk.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
February 16, 2011
Covering:
Bouillon K et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2011 Jan 25; 57:445
Witteles RM., J Am Coll Cardiol 2011 Jan 25; 57:453
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Cardiology Clinical Practice Guideline Watch
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Revised guidelines redefine risk for cardiovascular disease and its management in women.
Sexual Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults: Ask, but They Might Not Tell
Ten percent of young adults with a confirmed sexually transmitted infection reported abstaining from sexual activity during the previous 12 months.
Adolescent Outcomes After Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Adolescents were more likely than adults to have recurrent sexually transmitted infections, to be pregnant at follow-up, and to have a recurrence sooner.
Milnacipran for Fibromyalgia
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Efficacy is modest, and side effects are common.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
September 21, 2010
Covering:
Arnold LM et al., Arthritis Rheum 2010 Sep; 62:2745
Smokers Are Hurting More Than Themselves
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Nicotine, whether through the placenta or secondhand smoke, is associated with psychiatric problems.
By Steven Dubovsky, MD
September 27, 2010
Covering:
Ekblad M et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2010 Aug; 67:841
Hamer M et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2010 Aug; 67:850
Quitting the Bottle
A brief educational intervention for parents of infants at age 9 months reduced bottle use at age 2 years by more than one half.
Is Prenatal Exposure to Organophosphate Pesticides Associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Maternal prenatal pesticide levels were associated with attention problems in 5-year-old boys.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
September 15, 2010
Covering:
Marks AR et al., Environ Health Perspect 2010 Aug 19
Bones Needs Energy, Too
Female adolescent runners with markers of elevated bone turnover had a metabolic profile consistent with energy deficiency.
Autism and Thimerosal Exposure: No Relation Found Again!
This study adds to the growing body of evidence demonstrating no association between prenatal or infant exposure to thimerosal and autism.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
September 29, 2010
Covering:
Price CS et al., Pediatrics 2010 Oct; 126:656
Fear of Falling Makes Falls More Likely
General Medicine Summary and Comment
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Among elders, perceived risk and physiological risk are factors in falls.
HIV Treatment Doubles as Prevention in Heterosexual Couples
HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Summary and Comment
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Antiretroviral therapy reduced the likelihood of HIV transmission by 92% among serodiscordant heterosexual couples in Africa.
By Carlos del Rio, MD
June 7, 2010
Covering:
Donnell D et al., Lancet 2010 May 27
Dabis F et al., Lancet 2010 May 27
Rice Intake and Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Substituting brown rice for white rice might lower relative risk for diabetes.
How Much Sunlight Is Equivalent to Vitamin D Supplementation?
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Now is the winter of our vitamin D discontent.
By Craig A. Elmets, MD
June 4, 2010
Covering:
Terushkin V et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2010 Jun; 62:929
Tsiaras WG and Weinstock MA., J Am Acad Dermatol 2010 Jun; 62:935
Young Women Have Few Sequelae from Early Puberty
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
But teenage promiscuity in early maturers raises the risk for sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis.
By Barbara Geller, MD
June 21, 2010
Covering:
Copeland W et al., Am J Psychiatry 2010 May 17
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Updates
A new HPV vaccine is available for females, and the original HPV vaccine is now licensed for males.
By Robin Drucker, MD
June 23, 2010
Covering:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2010 May 28; 59:626
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2010 May 28; 59:630
Prolonged Breast-Feeding Promotes Psychological Health
Breast-feeding for <6 months was associated with increased risk for mental health problems during childhood and adolescence.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
May 5, 2010
Covering:
Oddy WH et al., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:568
Kramer MS., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:523
Recent Trends in Congenital Syphilis and Herpes Simplex Virus Prevalence
Rates of congenital syphilis are rising; HSV rates are stable but still worrisome.
By Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
May 5, 2010
Covering:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2010 Apr 16; 59:413
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2010 Apr 23; 59:456
Dietary Sugars and Lipid Metabolism
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Added sugar intake is associated with some markers of dyslipidemia.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid for Nasolabial Folds
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Patients need patience to wait for peak correction, but when it comes, it lasts a long time.
By George J. Hruza, MD
April 23, 2010
Covering:
Narins RS et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2010 Mar; 62:448
Protease Inhibitors and Prematurity
A large study finds no significant risk for preterm birth from PI use during pregnancy.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
May 3, 2010
Covering:
Patel K et al., J Infect Dis 2010 Apr 1; 201:1035
Kourtis AP., J Infect Dis 2010 Apr 1; 201:978
