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Serum interleukin-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum IL-35 Levels Tied to Bone Loss With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Low BMD, high bone metabolism, low vitamin D also seen in postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis patients
The number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has now climbed to 805 cases across 46 states and the Virgin Islands

More Than 800 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Reported in 46 States

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports 12 confirmed deaths in 10 states
In 2019

Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019

Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage

American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 15-18

The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held...
Men fathering children through assisted reproduction techniques rather than natural conception have an increased risk for prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Risk Higher in Men Receiving Fertility Treatment

Men who undergo assisted reproduction have higher risk for prostate cancer, early-onset disease
Telecontraception -- the provision of contraception through a website or smartphone app -- is feasible and seems safe for patients

Telecontraception Seems a Promising Option for Patients

Adherence to guidelines high for patients with medical contraindications to oral contraceptives
Early evidence suggests that diagnostic performance of deep learning models is equivalent to that of health care professionals for interpreting medical imaging

Deep Learning Models Classify Disease From Medical Imaging

In meta-analysis, sensitivity, specificity comparable for deep learning models and health care professionals
For younger patients with stroke

Walking Speed Predicts Return to Work for Younger Stroke Patients

For younger adults who have had stroke, a threshold of 0.93 m/s can identify those who return to work
For patients with mental health or substance use disorders with newly diagnosed diabetes

Primary Care Use Aids Patients With Diabetes and Coexisting Psych Disorders

More primary care for patients with mental health, substance use disorders may affect diabetes severity
Mohs micrographic surgery is associated with improved survival compared with traditional surgery with wide margin excision for stage I melanoma

Mohs Micrographic Surgery May Up Survival in Stage I Melanoma

Survival modestly improved compared with traditional surgery with wide margin excision