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DNA methylation testing may be feasible as a molecular triage of high-risk human papillomavirus-positive individuals for high-resolution anoscopy screening

Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer

But research is still in early stages
The 2016 Zika outbreak in Florida wasn't due to a single introduction and spread of the virus

Four Separate Events Led to Zika’s Introduction Into Florida

Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Kidneys from deceased donors who had diabetes can save the lives of patients on the transplant wait-list

Deceased Diabetic Donor Kidneys Feasible for Transplantation

Patients with high mortality risk, long wait times appear to benefit most
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal the federal law essentially banning construction of physician-owned hospitals and making it difficult for these facilities to grow

New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals

Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
As more baby boomers age

CDC: Alzheimer’s Mortality Up 55 Percent From 1999 to 2014

More patients also dying at home, with the caregiving burden often falling on loved ones
Two separate research groups say they've successfully reduced cholesterol in humans by using different methods to block the angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) gene. The findings were published online May 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Targeting ANGPTL3 Can Significantly Lower Cholesterol

Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to cardiovascular disease prevention
Several factors raise the risk of pregnancy-related stroke in women with preeclampsia

Factors Raise Risk of Pregnancy-Related Stroke in Preeclampsia

Infections, clotting disorders, chronic hypertension all found to increase risk
There is no solid evidence that any diet changes or supplements to ease symptoms of autism spectrum disorder work

No Proof Special Diets, Supplements Work for Autism

Analysis of 19 trials turned up little evidence they actually work; more definitive research needed
Individuals with streptococcal throat infection have increased risks of mental disorders

Streptococcal Throat Infection Linked to Mental Disorders

Risk of mental disorders up, especially OCD, tics with streptococcal and non-streptococcal infection