Healio Minute Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
Edition: Reason for most doctor visits 'skin deep,' tattoos tip HCV risk, US child vaccination rates fall short
What just happened in medicine and why do you care?
Itching to know why we see a doctor?
Healio.com/Dermatology: Skin problems are No. 1 motivator, followed by osteoarthritis, back problems and lipid metabolism disorders. Read more
If tattoos came with ‘fine print’ warnings…
Healio.com/Hepatology: Hepatitis C risk increases for anyone who gets one or more tattoos. Read more.
How fit is America? Heart Association likes new test
Healio.com/Cardiology: National registry of cardiorespiratory fitness called valuable new indicator of national health. Read more.
Patient scorecard includes new penalties for hearing loss
Healio.com/Psychiatry: Rates of cognitive decline match baseline rate of hearing impairment. Read more.
Child vaccination rates fall in 4-year US analysis
Healio.com/Pediatrics: Among undervaccinated children, 12.5% of parents intentionally refuse permission for full series. Read more.
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