Trichomonas vaginalis Prevalence in the United States, 2013-2016
Among noninstitutionalized adolescents and adults in the United States between 2013 and 2016, 1.3% tested positive for Trichomonas vaginalis infection.
Preventive Medicine
Primary Factors Contributing to Measles Resurgence in the United States
The 2 primary factors contributing to the resurgence of measles in the US are the reintroduction of the virus as a result of travel from countries that are experiencing measles outbreaks and the low vaccination rates fueled by the antivaccine movement.
A Global Meta-Analysis on HIV, HCV, and HBV in People Who Inject Drugs
Investigators assessed country, regional, and global incidence of serologically confirmed HIV, anti-hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis B virus prevalence according to gender in people who inject drugs.
Vectors With a Vengeance: How Venezuela’s Political Crisis Opens Doors to Disease
Venezuela has endured a decade of political, economic, and social unrest, which has contributed to regional epidemics of vector-borne illnesses.
Legionella Outbreaks on the Rise: Could Climate Change Be Responsible?
Lack of plumbing maintenance; aging infrastructure; warm, humid climates; and exposure to the immunocompromised may contribute to an increase in Legionnaires disease.
WHO Independent High-Level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases Issues Recommendations
Although heads of state and governments have pledged to reduce premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases by one-third by 2030, many countries are not on track to achieve this goal.
USPSTF EKG Screening Recommendations Updated
The United States Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend screening with resting or exercise electrocardiography in asymptomatic individuals at low risk for cardiovascular disease events.
Few Physicians Provide Firearm Injury Prevention Info in ER
Many physicians are not providing firearm injury prevention information in the emergency department, even though most acknowledge that doing so would reduce pediatric injuries in general and prevent firearm injuries.
Economic Benefits for Prediabetic Patients with Lifestyle Modifications
The three-year return on investments for the prevention program was estimated to be as high as 42%.
Health and Economic Impact of CVD Preventive Services Varies
The highest health impact was HTN screening and treatment; lowest for aspirin counseling.
