Diabetes Ups Risk of HCC, Death in Patients With Hepatitis C
Diabetes increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development in patients with HCV
CRC in Patients Under 50 Often Caused by Genetic Mutations
One in six diagnosed under 50 have at least one gene mutation that ups risk of cancer
Old Age Should Not Exclude Deceased Organ Donation
Similar survival rates seen whether organ comes from 50-year-old or octogenarian
BRCA1/2, ATM Mutations ID Risk for Lethal Prostate Cancer
After adjustment for covariates, mutation carrier remained independent predictor of lethal PCa
BRCA Testing, Not Mastectomies, Up After Angelina Jolie Editorial
More women tested for the BRCA genes but no corresponding increase in mastectomy rates
Endometrial Microbiota May Be Linked to Success of IVF
Presence of a non-Lactobacillus-dominated microbiota linked to poor reproductive outcomes
ASS1 Loss Identified in Invasive Bladder Cancer
ASS1-deficient cells were preferentially sensitive to ADI-PEG 20, as shown by reduced cell viability
Zika-Related Birth Defects More Extensive Than Thought
Studies found greater prevalence than believed, more neurological problems appearing months after birth
MRI Has a Role to Play After Negative Prostate Biopsy
Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI-targeted biopsy facilitate detection of clinically significant disease
Bacterial Cause of Periodontal Disease May Drive RA
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans implicated in periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis
