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Healio Minute Thursday, June 13, 2013 Edition: Fractures in women deserve scrutiny, mom’s obesity puts unborn at risk, threat to antibiotics goes global

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Physicians at fracture clinics urged to screen for partner violence

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Most women surveyed agree that orthopedic surgeons should ask patients about gender-based violence. Read more.

Risk of preterm delivery increases with maternal obesity

 

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Swedish researchers find increased risk for extremely preterm delivery associated with higher BMI in early pregnancy. Read more.

Erosion of antimicrobial arsenal linked to an array of pressures

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Researchers believe resistance issue is increasingly environmental and extends well beyond health care. Read more.

Risk of insomnia increases with binge drinking

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Clinicians urged to consider alcohol use when suggesting sleep-improvement strategies. Read more.

Obesity risk in children linked to ethnic, racial differences

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Early life risk factors found more prevalent among blacks and Hispanics. Read more.