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Cerebrospinal fluid real-time quaking-induced conversion has high diagnostic specificity and sensitivity for prion diseases

CSF RT-QuIC Has High Diagnostic Specificity, Sensitivity for Prions

Diagnostic specificity, sensitivity of 98.5, 92 percent, respectively, in blinded retrospective analysis
For patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-overexpressing early breast cancer

Meds Don’t Cut Trastuzumab-Tied Left Ventricular Remodeling

However, perindopril, bisoprolol do protect against declines in LVEF in HER2-positive early breast cancer
Variants in genes encoding proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme A reductase are associated with almost equivalent effects on the risk of cardiovascular events and diabetes per unit decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level

Similar Effects for PCSK9, HMGCR Variant-Mediated Lower LDL

Almost equivalent effects on cardiovascular events, diabetes per unit decrease in LDL-cholesterol level
A single dose of psilocybin quickly lifts the spirits of most cancer patients

Psilocybin Can Pull Cancer Patients Quickly Out of Despair

Hallucinogenic drug relieves depression, anxiety quickly; effect can last for months
A significant number of patients with HIV have strains of the virus that are resistant to both older and newer drugs

More HIV Patients Exhibiting Multidrug Resistance

Patients resistant to older medications also have problems with newer drugs
Vegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages

AND: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy, Environmentally Sound Choice

These food plans are safe at all stages of life, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says
Starting testosterone treatment is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism

Increased VTE Risk for Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Risk peaks in the first six months of hormone treatment, but overall odds are low
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Interrupting Sitting Time Ups Blood Glucose Control in T2DM

Breaking sitting with standing, light-intensity walking may be alternative to structured exercise
A web-based interactive program can help chronically sleepless individuals get the sleep they need without taking medication or spending time in therapy

Web-Based Cognitive Therapy Program Effective for Insomnia

Interactive program aims to build better sleep habits, researchers say
The number of people in families having problems paying medical bills fell by nearly 13 million from 2011 through the first six months of 2016

CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills

More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain