Healio Minute Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 Edition: Suicide risk greater among adolescents with cancer, wellness programs may alienate obese, HCV detected in ED screenings

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Adolescents, young adults with cancer at increased risk for suicide

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Suicidal behavior found greatest within 1 year of diagnosis and for patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and cervix cancer. Read more.

Workplace wellness programs cut short evidence-based obesity treatments

Healio.com/Endocrinology: By denials, some programs amount to ‘subterfuge for discrimination’ and could alienate one-third of employees, researchers say. Read more.

ED visits uncover hepatitis C in unknowing baby boomers

Healio.com/Hepatology: Screening detects virus in 12% of high-risk population during trips made for other circumstances. With video. Read more.

FDA’s label request targets OTC antiseptics

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Single-use containers recommended to minimize bacteria on patients’ skin before injections and surgeries. Read more.

Quality of life no better for HT-treated women without hot flashes

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Recently menopausal patients with hot flashes did experience significantly better sleep, memory and concentration after therapy. Read more.