Medscape Public Health & Prevention Headlines

Genomic Medicine Just Hit the Accelerator

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:04:45 EDT

Eric Topol, MD, talks about the Supreme Court ruling disallowing patenting of genes, as well as new initiatives for advancing the sharing of genetic data.

Study Finds a Heavy Burden of Oral Diseases Worldwide

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:20:16 EDT

Untreated caries in permanent teeth is the most prevalent of 291 diseases analyzed in a comprehensive survey.

Antiretroviral Treatment IS Prevention

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:18:37 EDT

Dr. Benjamin Young highlights key points from the recently published IAPAC consensus statement on TasP and PrEP.

Endoscopes Still Dirty After Manual Cleaning

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Up to 30% of flexible endoscopes remain contaminated after manual cleaning, posing a potential infection risk for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

CHD Risk Reduction in Primary Care: A Personalized Approach

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:53:35 EDT

Can a personalized medicine approach help primary care providers assess risk and manage patients with coronary heart disease? Follow one research team's plans to find out.

CDC Updates HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Guidelines

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:32:38 EDT

The CDC has updated its recommendations on the use of preexposure prophylaxis in individuals at high risk of acquiring HIV to include its use in injection drug users.

Medscape Awards in Infectious Diseases: Antiviral

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:38:08 EDT

What would you choose as the most important antiviral agent developed since 1980?

Intervention Improves Antibiotic Use by Pediatricians

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:20:11 EDT

An intervention involving clinician education, audit, and feedback improved adherence to prescribing guidelines for common pediatric bacterial, but not viral, acute respiratory tract infections.

Maternal Obesity Ups Risk for Preterm Delivery

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:10:04 EDT

Women who are overweight or obese during early pregnancy are at increased risk for preterm delivery, according to a new study examining more than a million pregnancies in Sweden.

'Fat Camps': An Option for Kids?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:29:25 EDT

Do so-called 'fat camps' help overweight and obese children to achieve sustained weight loss? Are they a safe and effective option for families?