March 07, 2013
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Healio Minute Thursday, March 7, 2013 Edition: CDC issues call to action, melanoma meets genetic screening, walnuts ward off type 2 diabetes

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

'Nightmare bacteria' and 'triple threat'

Healio.com: CDC doesn’t mince words in call for immediate action to halt the spread of CRE in hospitals. With video and perspective. Read more.

Genetic screening for melanoma?

Healio.com/Dermatology: It’s appropriate for about 10% of patients, according to a presentation this week at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Read more.

US measles outbreak in 2011 traced to Indonesia

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Unvaccinated traveler was misdiagnosed, infecting 92% of unvaccinated family members. Read more.

 

Walnut comes out of shell as insurance against type 2 diabetes

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Walnut consumption found to lower type 2 diabetes risk among women. Read more.

HHS adds fresh horsepower to health information exchange

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Initial benefits prompt actions to accelerate process in 2013. Read more.