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The U.S. prescription drug abuse epidemic has increased the risk of HIV outbreaks in rural and suburban communities

Rapid HIV Transmission Seen in Injection Drug Users in Rural U.S.

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Indiana case offers a lesson for other rural communities
The American Cancer Society has endorsed the U.S. government's HPV vaccination recommendations

ACS Endorses CDC’s HPV Vaccine Guidelines

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Boys and girls should start series at age 11 or 12 to protect against human papillomavirus
For patients with atopic eczema

Review Examines Topical Complementary Meds in Eczema

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Of six studies displaying superiority to placebo, only two have low risk of bias across all domains
Medicare per capita spending was much higher for beneficiaries who died during 2014 than for those who survived the entire year

Medicare Spending Up for Decedents Versus Survivors

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Average per capita spending for Medicare beneficiaries who died 4-fold higher than survivors
Women who undergo in vitro fertilization are not at increased risk of breast cancer

IVF Treatment Does Not Appear to Increase Breast Cancer Risk

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Women who had seven or more IVF cycles had lower risk for breast cancer
Patients addicted to opioids are more likely to overcome their dependence if they receive a new long-acting implant rather than a daily treatment pill

Implant Non-Inferior to Daily Pill for Opioid Dependence

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Long-acting buprenorphine implant offers new treatment method for opioid, heroin addiction
There are no significant differences in the associations between available glucose-lowering drugs (alone or in combination) and the risk of cardiovascular or all-cause mortality

Diabetes Meds Deemed Equal, but Metformin Still First-Line

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No significant differences in risk of cardiovascular or all-cause mortality
Labor compensation remains the single largest contributor to costs among physicians' offices

Labor Compensation, Purchased Goods, Service Biggest Spends

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Purchased goods and services saw the largest increase in 2012 spending
When used regularly

Consistent Use of Monthly Vaginal Ring Protects Against HIV

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African study shows women who use dapivirine ring consistently cut their risk of infection
The number of HIV/AIDS deaths worldwide each year has fallen since peaking in 2005

Global Fight Against HIV Remains Challenging

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Deaths continue 10-year decline, but new infections on the rise in many countries, especially in Africa