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Men who have sex with men who have abstained from sex for one year will now be allowed to donate blood in the United States. The new policy

FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations by Men Who Have Sex With Men

National blood surveillance system will help agency ensure safety of the blood supply
The weight loss-associated decrease in intra-pancreatic triacylglycerol which occurs after gastric bypass is specific to type 2 diabetes mellitus

Intra-Pancreatic Triacylglycerol Drops With Weight Loss in T2DM

Decrease seen after gastric bypass for patients with type 2 diabetes, not with normal glucose tolerance
Introduction of an increase in alcohol beverage sales tax is associated with a reduction in gonorrhea rates

Increase in Alcohol Tax Linked to Reduction in Gonorrhea Rates

In Maryland, 24 percent reduction in gonorrhea rates after alcohol-specific sales tax increase
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has improved access to care and affordability of care for many adults

Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability

However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Periodontal disease is associated with increased risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women

Periodontal Disease Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, especially for smokers who quit within last 20 years
Histopathologic patterns and biomarkers for invasive breast cancer correlate with differences in findings on sonographic imaging

Ultrasound Findings in Invasive Breast CA Link to Histopathology

Histopathologic patterns, breast cancer biomarkers determine differences in findings on imaging
For patients with non-small-cell lung cancer

Age at NSCLC Diagnosis Tied to Odds of Targetable Phenotype

Younger age at diagnosis linked to increased frequency of targetable phenotype
More than half of U.S. states are poorly prepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks

Over Half of U.S. States Ill Prepared for Disease Outbreaks

Efforts needed to boost ability to respond to viruses, superbug threats
People with darker skin are about one-third more likely to have acral pigmented lesions on their palms and soles

Acral Pigmented Lesions More Common on Darker Skin

Authors hope findings raise awareness, increase dermoscopy for those at risk
A case of cryptococcal meningitis with false-negative cerebrospinal fluid culture results following receipt of capecitabine has been described in a case report published in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

Antineoplastic Agent Obscures Diagnosis of Fungal Meningitis

Cerebrospinal fluid culture results were negative following receipt of capecitabine