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Children with CYP2C19*17 alleles without corresponding loss-of-function alleles have longer times with pH <4 in response to proton pump inhibitor medication

CYPC19*17 Allele May Influence Response to PPI Treatment

Kids with CYPC19&#42;17 alleles without corresponding loss-of-function alleles have longer times with pH &#60;4
From 1980 to 2014 there was a considerable increase in mortality from chronic respiratory diseases in the United States

Chronic Respiratory Disease Mortality Up From 1980 to 2014

Despite recent decline from 2002 to 2014, overall increase of 29.7 percent nationwide
Certain ocular histopathologic features are consistently found in fetuses with congenital Zika syndrome

Ocular Histopathology Features Seen With Congenital Zika

Features include loss of retinal pigment epithelium, presence of a thin choroid
In 2017

Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017

Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Mexican-Americans are more likely to be obese

Mexican-Americans Have Increased Risk for Liver Disease

Less likely to have hepatitis B, C virus, but more likely to be obese, have diabetes, be heavy drinkers
Concussion during adolescence increases the risk of subsequent multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Concussion May Increase Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Findings based upon sustaining at least one concussion during adolescence
For individuals without diabetes

Fasting Blood Glucose Trajectory May Predict Future MI

Increased risk for elevated-stable pattern; decreased risk for elevated-decreasing pattern
Serum cystatin C level is an excellent predictor of mortality in patients with cirrhotic ascites

Serum Cystatin C Predicts Mortality With Cirrhotic Ascites

Creatinine levels not tied to mortality or type 1 hepatorenal syndrome
The apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 allele increases the risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality

APOE Allele Type Tied to Mortality Risk

No racial difference in the association between these alleles and mortality
Air pollution may lead to kidney damage

Air Pollution May Damage Kidneys

Study finds link between particulate matter and renal function