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Westernization of the diet induces changes in biomarkers of colon cancer risk within two weeks

Colon Cancer Risk Markers Appear Within Two Weeks of Diet Change

More polyps, other markers of colon tumor risk in those eating 'Western' high-fat, low-fiber fare
Less than one-quarter of sickle cell anemia patients who should have been taking hydroxyurea within a year of their last pain crisis actually were taking the medication

Hydroxyurea Underutilized for Patients With Sickle Cell

Only 23 percent using the drug within a year of their last pain crisis
Genetic variations may hold clues to rheumatoid arthritis -- suggesting not only who will develop the condition

Genetic Variations Could Hold Keys to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

New research reveals clues to disease severity, potential outcomes
A comparison of three treatments for opioid dependence indicates that patients given buprenorphine in the emergency department do better than those given only referrals. The research was published in the April 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Buprenorphine Given in ER Benefits Opioid Dependent

Works better than simple referrals in opioid-dependent patients, researchers say
A subunit vaccine containing varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E and the AS01B adjuvant system is efficacious against herpes zoster infection in older adults

Subunit Vaccine Efficacious Against Herpes Zoster

Vaccine efficacy 97.2 percent overall in phase 3 trial among adults aged 50 years and older
Outbreaks of head lice in children can be effectively treated without banning infected children from school

AAP: Guidelines Updated for Lice Infestation Among Children

American Academy of Pediatrics also gives advice on best medicines to treat infestation
Evidence-based folate concentration guidelines for the prevention of neural tube defects have been developed by the World Health Organization

WHO Offers Evidence-Based Folate Concentration Guidelines

For greatest decrease in neural tube defects, RBC folate concentrations should be >400 ng/mL
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus have increased long-term risk of death after coronary artery bypass grafting

Long-Term Post-CABG Mortality Increased With Diabetes

More than two-fold increase with T1DM; small but significant increased risk for T2DM
A microneedle patch may be an easier

Microneedle Patch Could Offer Alternative Mode of Vaccination

Designed to be easier to use, safer, more portable than syringes
New research from Taiwan uncovers more evidence that women may have a more difficult time recovering their memory after concussions. The study appears online April 28 in Radiology.

Worse Working Memory in Women Versus Men Post Mild TBI

MRI study suggests working memory doesn't bounce back as quickly as it does in men