Kenneth O. Johnson

HIV Screening Rate in Pregnancy Below 40%Study finds clinic patients were 17.5 times more likely to be screened than those in private practice.

Tightest Glucose Control May Cause Harm; Trial AlteredMortality was 20% higher at lowest HbA1c.

Peer Support Cuts Risk of Postpartum DepressionMothers who received a telephone-based intervention were two times less likely to become depressed.

Rosiglitazone Cuts Type 2 Incidence in Those at High RiskJury out on its use for disease prevention.

Varicella Postexposure Prophylaxis AvailableThe unlicensed product, VariZIG, should help counteract the dwindling supply of VZIG.

Screens Fail to Find Diabetic NeuropathyNoninvasive tests are not as sensitive as nerve conduction and should not be used for screening.

Liability Risk Low for Prescribers of ProgesteroneStudy results show progesterone can prevent preterm birth in asymptomatic women with previous history.

Make Discussing Exercise in Pregnancy a PriorityAmple evidence shows that regular, moderate exercise in healthy pregnancies has no adverse effects.

Expert Sees Possible Link Between Strep, AnorexiaRarely, group A β-Hemolytic streptococcal infection can lead to sudden onset of psychiatric symptoms.

Vaginal Delivery Linked to High Incontinence RiskOdds of pelvic floor disorders are increased nearly twofold, compared with cesarean delivery, nulliparity.