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Multigene Testing for All Breast Cancer Patients Cost-Effective

Findings support expansion of genetic testing to all women with breast cancer
The odds of developing autism spectrum disorder are increased for children with congenital heart disease

Odds of Autism Up in Children With Congenital Heart Disease

Higher odds seen for specific lesions, including atrial, ventricular septal defects
The number of Americans sickened with a severe lung injury tied to vaping just keeps rising

Close to 1,300 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Now Identified

And, 26 vaping-related deaths across 21 states have now been reported
At least 2.2 billion people worldwide have vision impairment or blindness

At Least 2.2 Billion People Have Vision Impairment Worldwide

Estimated 11.9 million have moderate, severe vision impairment, blindness that could have been prevented
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant women at increased risk for preterm delivery

Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised

USPSTF finds no net benefit from screening among those not at increased risk for preterm delivery
A lawsuit over the antipsychotic drug Risperdal has led to an $8 billion punitive damages award against Johnson & Johnson and one if its subsidiaries.

$8 Billion Award Granted in Risperdal Lawsuit

Plaintiff's attorneys say drug is linked to abnormal growth of female breast tissue in boys
Revision of decades-old Medicare rules meant to prevent fraud has been proposed by the Trump administration.

Medicare Fraud-Prevention Rules to Be Revised

Current rules make it difficult for hospitals and doctors to work together, officials say

Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 2-6

The Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting (ID Week 2019) The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held...
Electrical stimulation technologies appear to be effective for increasing spinal fusion

Review: E-Stim Devices May Increase Spinal Fusion Rates

Review of preclinical and clinical literature shows increase in spinal fusion rates in animals and patients
For transgender individuals with a diagnosis of gender incongruence

Gender-Affirming Surgery May Aid Long-Term Mental Health

Longitudinal association identified in individuals with a gender incongruence diagnosis