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MiRNA-506 is involved in gastric cancer

miRNA-506 Affects Metastasis, Angiogenesis in Gastric Cancer

Overexpression inhibits the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition of gastric cancer cells
A chronic disease cost calculator has been developed to estimate state-level costs

CDC Develops State-Level Chronic Disease Cost Calculator

Calculator identifies median state-specific medical costs and median absenteeism costs
Reduced skin barrier function seen in patients with atopic dermatitis may cause percutaneous sensitization by various proteins

Allergy to Soy Reported After Percutaneous Sensitization

Report describes severe symptoms after eating soy for esthetician with atopic dermatitis, hand eczema
There is significant geographic variation in the costs of posterolateral fusion

Geographic Variation in Costs of Posterolateral Fusion

Variation seen in costs of PLF, total knee arthroplasty, TKA with major complications
For ethnically diverse older adults

Low Vitamin D Status Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Mean 25-OHD levels significantly lower for African-American and Hispanic participants
A Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the risk of breast cancer

Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

Beneficial effect of Mediterranean diet plus extra-virgin olive oil in primary prevention
An ethical framework has been developed to guide the professionally responsible disclosure of results of genomic sequencing in pediatric practice. The guidance is presented in a special article published online Sept. 14 in Pediatrics.

Ethical Framework Developed for Genomic Testing Results

Discussion of professionally responsible disclosure of results to parents and pediatric patients
Risk of autism spectrum disorder may be higher in children born after interpregnancy intervals of less than two years or greater than six years

Longer, Shorter Interpregnancy Interval Tied to Higher ASD Risk

Higher autism risk seen in children born after <2-year or >6-year interval
For the 2010-2011 influenza season

No Increase in Febrile Seizures With 2010-2011 TIV or PCV13

Also, no increased risk of febrile seizures for same-day versus separate-day vaccination
For children

Residential Pesticide Exposure May Raise Childhood Cancer Risk

Increased risk of childhood leukemia and lymphoma seen with indoor insecticide exposure