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FDA Approves Olaparib for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer and BRCA Mutation
The FDA has expanded the approval of olaparib (Lynparza) for patients with metastatic breast cancer who have a germline BRCA genetic mutation. Olaparib, a PARP... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Early Menarche, Other Reproductive Factors Tied to Higher CV Risk in Women
Several reproductive factors — including age at menarche — are associated with increased cardiovascular risk later in a woman ' s life, according to a Heart study. Researchers used... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Flu Activity Widespread Across U.S., But Season May Have Peaked
The entire continental U.S. is experiencing widespread influenza activity, the CDC reported on Friday. This is the first time in at least 13 years that... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

From the Blogs: Antibiotics for Cough, PJP vs. PCP, TB-Sniffing Rats, Raw Water, and Other Quick ID Items to Ponder
As we head into week 3 of 52 of this new year, Dr. Paul Sax poses some " quick questions " with an infectious disease theme... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Most Popular NEJM Group Feature This Week: What's Your Favorite Diagnostic Test in Infectious Diseases?
Here ' s the most clicked-on item we featured from NEJM Group this week, in case you missed it the first time around: HIV and ID... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 13, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

CDC Recommends Third Dose of Mumps Vaccine During Outbreaks
The CDC now recommends a third dose of a mumps virus-containing vaccine for people who ' ve previously received two doses but are at increased risk... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 12, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Guidelines Issued on Contact Precautions for MRSA, C. difficile
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America has issued guidelines on how long contact precautions in acute-care hospitals should persist for numerous drug-resistant... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 12, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Your NEJM Group Today: Bloom's Taxonomy / Updated MS Diagnostic Criteria / Nebraska Emergency Department Opportunity
Here ' s what we chose for you from NEJM Group today: NEJM Knowledge+ Blog: Identify. Recognize. Interpret. Distinguish. What do these words have in common? They... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 12, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Meta-Analysis: Acid-Suppressing Drugs in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Offspring
Taking acid-suppressive drugs during pregnancy is associated with elevated asthma risk among offspring, according to a meta-analysis in Pediatrics. Researchers assessed eight observational... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 12, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Prescription Opioid Cough and Cold Medicines Restricted to Adult Use
Prescription cough and cold medications containing opioids like codeine and hydrocodone will no longer be indicated for patients under age 18, the FDA announced on... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 12, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Levels Linked to Heart Failure
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) tests could help identify asymptomatic people at risk for heart failure, according to a meta-analysis in JACC: Heart... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 11, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Hormone Therapy Appears to Reduce Depression Risk in Perimenopausal Women
Transdermal estrogen combined with oral progesterone lowers the risk for depression in perimenopausal women, suggests a small trial in JAMA Psychiatry. Some 170 nondepressed perimenopausal... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 11, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Bariatric Surgery Associated with Higher Suicide Risk
Bariatric surgery is associated with elevated risk for suicide and nonfatal self-harm, according to findings reported in the Lancet Diabetes& Endocrinology. In one cohort... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 11, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Your NEJM Group Today: De-emphasizing In-Person Visits / Freeze-All IVF? / New Mexico FM Opportunity
Take a look at today ' s offering from NEJM Group: NEJM Audio Interview: De-emphasizing In-Person Visits: Sean Duffy discusses approaches to providing high-quality... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 11, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Healthy Eating Seems Most Beneficial to Those at High Genetic Risk for Obesity
The benefits of a healthy diet may be greatest in those at the highest genetic risk for obesity, according to a study in The BMJ... (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 11, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news