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Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia
Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year
However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
Secretory IgA Secretion Rate Linked to Risk of Cancer Death
Lower risk of non-lung cancer deaths observed with increased sIgA secretion rate
Third-Trimester Screen Detects Late Alloimmunization
Detection through additional screening facilitates timely treatment
Pre-Op VTE Prophylaxis Safe in Major Cancer Surgery
Results led Sloan Kettering to change preoperative practices
Eating Potatoes on a Regular Basis May Up Risk of T2DM
Risk up for every three servings/week of baked, boiled, mashed potatoes, and especially fries
Study Strengthens Evidence for Mycoplasma genitalium As STI
Prevalence of 1.2 and 1.3 percent in sexually-experienced men and women aged 16 to 44 years
Early First Cancer in BRCA1/2 Ups Risk in Opposite Breast
For mutation carriers, age at diagnosis of first cancer predicts contralateral breast cancer risk
Breast CA Detection Comparable for Ultrasound, Mammography
But ultrasound has more false positives, researchers find
After Nonfatal Overdose, Most Patients Prescribed More Opioids
Cumulative incidence of repeated overdose 17 percent for those receiving high doses after overdose
