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The most common complication of prostate biopsy is infection

Infection Is Most Common Complication of Prostate Biopsy

Fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli plays prominent role in infection; rates range from 0.1 to 7.0 percent
For patients with moderate traumatic brain injury

Memantine Linked to Lower Neuron-Specific Enolase in TBI

Lower serum levels of NSE and Glasgow Coma Scale for patients receiving memantine plus standard tx
Polygenic risk can mimic major monogenic mutation in severe hypertriglyceridemia

Case Highlights Polygenic Risk in Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Patient with hypertriglyceridemia had polymorphisms producing triglyceride risk score of 19
Intergenerational recurrence of retained placenta is seen on the maternal and paternal side

Intergenerational Recurrence of Retained Placenta Observed

Recurrence risk for maternal and paternal birth; risk was strongest for preterm birth in both generations
The microbiome of the area on the penis located under the foreskin in uncircumcised straight men has been linked to increased risk for contracting HIV

Penile Microbiome May Be Risk Factor for HIV in Men

Modifying the penile microbiome could potentially reduce HIV acquisition in both men and women
A noninvasive oral fluid-based immunoassay has high sensitivity and specificity for identifying recent and past hepatitis E virus infection

Noninvasive Oral Fluid-Based Immunoassay IDs Hepatitis E

Assay has high sensitivity and specificity for identifying past and recent HEV infection
Obesity even in adolescence may raise the odds for colon and rectal cancers in adulthood

Obesity in Teens Ups Colon, Rectal Cancer Risk in Adulthood

Concerns are growing about weight's impact on development of chronic disease, researchers say
Many people misunderstand what food allergies are

Food Allergy Can Be Easily Misdiagnosed in Children

Food sensitivity and intolerance may be mistaken for allergic reaction, even by doctors
Ninety-nine percent of former National Football League players who donated their brain to science were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Nearly All Donated Brains From NFL Players Show CTE

Researchers found evidence of the degenerative brain disease in 110 out of 111 deceased NFL players
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Fasting Plasma Glucose, HbA1c Linked to Alzheimer’s in T2DM

Independent associations for FPG coefficient of variation and HbA1c CV in patients with T2DM