Influenza Vaccine May Protect Against Guillain-Barré SyndromeInfluenza Vaccine May Protect Against Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Influenza is known to increase the risk for GBS. A new study has predicted that the seasonal influenza vaccine may reduce the risk. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - January 15, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Polio Vaccine Requirements for Travelers AbroadPolio Vaccine Requirements for Travelers Abroad
Temporary guidance on polio vaccines for travelers abroad aims to prevent the further spread of poliovirus. CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 15, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention Commentary Source Type: news
More Skin, More Sun, More Tan, More MelanomaMore Skin, More Sun, More Tan, More Melanoma
This interesting review traces the continued rise in melanoma in the 20th century via changing social norms; from fashion, art and advertising, to the rise in outdoor leisure-time activities. American Journal of Public Health (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 9, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School StudentsTobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students
Although substantial progress has been made in decreasing cigarette use among youths, this report unfortunately indicates that overall tobacco use is still high. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 8, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Stable Malaria Incidence Despite Control Strategies in MaliStable Malaria Incidence Despite Control Strategies in Mali
Despite the scaling up of malaria prevention and treatment in Mali, malaria incidence is not declining. Malaria Journal (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 8, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
ART for Prevention of Mother-to-Child TransmissionART for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
ART is recommended to HIV+ women for prevention of perinatal transmission of HIV. Are these women at risk of resistance after stopping the ART regimen? AIDS (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 8, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news
Simple Intravenous Fluid Could Save Many Ebola PatientsSimple Intravenous Fluid Could Save Many Ebola Patients
Simple intravenous fluid drips could save the lives of many West African Ebola patients, but are being neglected because of a perception that there is no effective treatment for the disease, specialist doctors said. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 8, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Marijuana Decriminalization Spreads; Public Health PreparesMarijuana Decriminalization Spreads; Public Health Prepares
The widespread decriminalization of marijuana will bring with it many public health challenges, from driving under the influence to maintaining safety in edible products. The Nation's Health (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 3, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
3D Printers Bring Specialized Options to More Patients3D Printers Bring Specialized Options to More Patients
3D printing begins to take hold among clinicians, surgeons, and medical researchers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 2, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Many IBD Patients Don't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine: US StudyMany IBD Patients Don't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine: US Study
Most patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not receive screening for or vaccination against hepatitis B virus (HBV), according to a new study looking at a large tertiary gastroenterology practice. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 1, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Under Pressure, U.S. EPA Seeks Tighter Ozone StandardsUnder Pressure, U.S. EPA Seeks Tighter Ozone Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing more stringent air quality standards for ground-level ozone, the main culprit in smog, the agency's chief said. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - December 1, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
Children's Peace Prize Winner Fights for Orphans in IndiaChildren's Peace Prize Winner Fights for Orphans in India
Raised in a prosperous family in the United States, Neha Gupta was horrified by the poverty she witnessed during a visit to India at the age of nine, and vowed she would help. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - November 19, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
WHO Seeks Swifter Ebola Test to Help Stamp Out EpidemicWHO Seeks Swifter Ebola Test to Help Stamp Out Epidemic
The World Health Organization is seeking faster and cheaper tests to detect the Ebola virus to help stamp out the last few cases of the deadly fever once the main epidemic has been tackled, WHO officials said. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - November 19, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Sleep Off Addiction to Cigarettes?Sleep Off Addiction to Cigarettes?
Pairing an unpleasant smell with cigarette odor during a single night of sleep can curb the desire to smoke, new research hints. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - November 18, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Travel-Imported Mycobacterium Linked to Rare Skin DiseaseTravel-Imported Mycobacterium Linked to Rare Skin Disease
The delayed diagnosis of necrotizing infection has been attributed to the rarity of the underlying pathogen in the United States. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines)
Source: Medscape PublicHealth Headlines - October 28, 2014 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
