Prenatal choline trial aims to shield fetuses from alcohol harm
CDC funds 1.5 million to spread therapies for fetal alcohol effects while researchers test prenatal choline in Ukraine for potential brain protection. Experts caution against drinking and note alcohol disrupts nutrient absorption and fetal development.
HIV rates highest in the South per new county map
A new Internet data map shows county level HIV infection rates highest in the South with Africa n American communities disproportionately affected. The map covers over 90 percent of U S counties and 60 percent of the population. Georgia and South Carolina counties lead with prevalence above 0.7 percent among those not yet progressed to AIDS.
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Doctors fail to inform patients of abnormal test results
A study of over 5,000 patients finds doctors failed to inform patients about abnormal cancer screenings and other tests in about 1 of 14 cases, with some offices as high as 26 percent. Electronic records did not improve reporting rates. physicians should clarify how results are communicated and documented.
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Weill Cornell Medical College
Archives of Internal Medicine
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Daniel Dunham
Northwestern University
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Harvey Murff
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Government study hopes vitamin D and fish oil cut disease risk
A government sponsored trial will test vitamin D and fish oil in a large diverse group including blacks to see if supplements reduce cancer heart disease or stroke risk. Researchers caution that past promising nutrients often failed in big trials and megadoses may pose harm.
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JoAnn Manson
Julie Buring
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston
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