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Legionella has been found in the water systems of hospitals

CDC: Legionella Present in Hospital, Nursing Home Plumbing

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Effective water management, sanitation programs can reduce the risk of exposure
Next-generation metagenomic sequencing can detect new viral infections

Next-Generation Metagenomic Sequencing IDs Novel RNA Virus

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Novel RNA virus, human hepegivirus-1, identified in cohort of people who inject drugs, have HCV, HIV
Depression treatment with venlafaxine is associated with increased levels of the bone resorption marker C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type 1 collagen

Venlafaxine Use Linked to Bone Turnover Markers in Older Adults

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Increase in CTX and decrease in P1NP, consistent with accelerated bone loss with antidepressant tx
Two new medications that target specific genetic mutations may improve survival for patients with specific types of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

ASCO: Novel Meds Show Promise in Advanced NSCLC

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Results presented from two phase III trials
A new type of immunotherapy appears to provide long-lasting protection against multiple myeloma

ASCO: CAR T-Cell Therapy Promising in Multiple Myeloma

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Findings from trial of chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting B-cell maturation protein
An experimental study supports a TANK-binding kinase 1-dependent role for Lin28a in the hypothalamic ventromedial nucleus in glucose homeostasis. The study was published online May 26 in Diabetes.

Hypothalamic Lin28a Shows Role in Glucose Homeostasis

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Hypothalamic ventromedial Lin28a enhances glucose metabolism in diet-induced obesity in mice
Scientists have discovered another gene mutation behind certain cases of autosomal-recessive congenital ichthyosis

Mutations in SULT2B1 Tied to Ichthyosis in Humans

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Findings indicate disturbed cholesterol metabolism of skin with mutation in SULT2B1
A bumper crop of Amanita phalloides ("death cap") mushrooms in northern California is likely to blame for the poisonings of 14 people in December

CDC: 14 in California Poisoned by Amanita phalloides Mushrooms

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Foraging by novices tied to three people needing liver transplants and permanent brain damage in a child
Olaparib (Lynparza) monotherapy can provide a significant benefit over standard therapy in women with human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2-negative metastatic breast cancer and a germline BRCA mutation

ASCO: Olaparib Efficacious in BRCA-Related Breast Cancer

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May offer a new treatment for women with advanced BRCA-related disease, researchers say
The methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene A1298C polymorphism does not appear to be related to methotrexate efficacy or toxicity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

MTHFR A1298C Polymorphism Not Linked to MTX Outcomes in RA

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No significant link for MTHFR gene A1298C polymorphism with methotrexate efficacy, toxicity