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