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Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with improved survival among colorectal cancer survivors with KRAS wild-type tumors

NSAID Use, Survival Link Varies With KRAS Status in CRC Patients

Use of NSAIDs tied to better survival for colorectal cancer survivors with KRAS wild-type tumors
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 is increased in young females and youth with type 1 diabetes

PCSK9 Increased in Females, Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

Among youth with T1DM, PCSK9 linked to HbA1c, triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, ApoB
Serious bacterial infections have been documented during treatment for chronic Lyme disease

Chronic Lyme Disease Treatments Tied to Serious Adverse Effects

Medications in this context not shown to result in substantial long-term improvement, researchers say
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Hydrotherapy Plus Conventional Drugs Beneficial in RA

Significant change in oxidative stress biomarkers and decrease in activities of antioxidant enzymes
Novel biomarkers have been identified that may have utility for predicting prostate cancer in non-African-American men

Novel Biomarkers Identified for Prostate Cancer in Non-Blacks

PCA3 and T2ERG add utility for predicting prostate cancer when combined with PCPT risk calculator
The risk of gastrointestinal injury and impaired function seems to increase along with the intensity and duration of exercise

Endurance Exercise Tied to Gastrointestinal Implications

People who exercise excessively may be prone to 'exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome'
The physical and mental health benefits of pursuits like yoga and meditation begin in the genes

Yoga May Be Able to ‘Reverse’ Stress-Inducing DNA Reactions

Mind-body interventions lead to decrease in nuclear factor kappa B and cytokines, researchers say
A modified colorectal cancer screening score improves risk prediction of advanced neoplasia

Modified Colorectal CA Screening Score Improves Risk Prediction

Addition of BMI to Asia Pacific Colorectal Screening score improves risk prediction of neoplasia
About 20 percent of U.S. hospital patients who receive antibiotics experience side effects from the drugs

20 Percent of Hospital Patients Have Side Effects From Abx Rx

One-fifth of those who had antibiotic-related side effects didn't require the drugs in the first place
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Certain Criteria May Be Better Than Others in RA Assessment

More residual disease seen for patients in remission as per DAS-28-CRP versus SDAI, CDAI criteria