In a prospective study, a screening tool for hepatitis C virus effectively identified patients at high risk for the infection who may benefit from serologic screening. Medscape Medical News
A review provides recommendations for diagnosing and treating multiple myeloma, typically with chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation if possible. Medscape Medical News
A randomized study shows that procalcitonin-guided therapy reduces antibiotic use for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care. Medscape Medical News
Patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease treated with infliximab alone or in combination appear more likely to achieve steroid-free clinical remission vs those treated with azathioprine alone. Medscape Medical News
In this video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman reports on a study suggesting that smoking may potentiate the carcinogenic effect of high-risk HPV infection in women. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Highlights of the 19th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management: new information on pain therapies, disparities in pain management, and medical-legal aspects of managing pain. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Nearly a third of trauma patients report some degree of sexual dysfunction 1 year after they have suffered moderate to severe injuries. Medscape Medical News
A multigene risk-assessment test for autism in families that already have an affected first child may help to predict the risk of the disorder in siblings, but pediatricians have concerns about its specificity and sensitivity. Medscape Medical News
Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend 400 IU per day of vitamin D intake for all infants, children, and adolescents to prevent rickets and vitamin D deficiency. Medscape Medical News