Healio Minute Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 Edition: Physician sunshine meets consumer protection, flu vaccines prove effective, food and drink abuses share genetics

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

One state’s enforcement action puts new twist on physician sunshine

Healio.com: Oregon consumer protection decision could theoretically force physicians to disclose more financial ties to patients. Read more.

Hospitalizations from H1N1 cut by 50% through vaccinations

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Analysis confirms previous reports that single dose can prevent substantial spike in flu-related admissions. Read more.

Binge eating and alcohol dependence share common genetic ground

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Clinicians urged to screen for both, given a significant overlap in genetic influence. Read more.

Myocardial infarction patients often discharged with suboptimal medication

Healio.com/Cardiology: Clinically proven doses often not verified by current MI performance measures. Read more.

Mood disorder medications increase diabetes risk among children

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Risk triples for children and persists after cessation of antipsychotic medications. Read more.