IARC: Absence of Excess Body Fat Lowers Risk of Many Cancers
International committee finds slimmer individuals less likely to develop variety of malignancies
Bariatric Surgery May Increase Odds of Premature Birth
Monitoring is essential, especially later in pregnancy, researchers suggest
Intussusception Hospitalization Rate Up at Age 8 to 11 Weeks
No consistent change among all children aged <12 months after introduction of rotavirus vaccine
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance Adversely Affect LV Function
Early diabetes group has less favorable LV mass, LV ejection fraction
Ultrasonography Can Guide Drug Modification in Arthritis
Positive power Doppler velocity results particularly influential in inflammatory arthritis
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Up in Late-Onset Asthma Patients
Doctors should be monitoring for high blood pressure, cholesterol closely in these patients
Circulating Biomarkers May Be Indicative of Stroke Risk
High levels of CRP, tHcy, TNFR2, and VEGF indicate significantly higher odds for incident ischemic stroke
Cancer Replaces CVD As Leading Cause of Death in 22 States
Cancer is also now the leading cause of death for a number of minority groups
Marine Complex Supplement Beneficial in Male Hair Thinning
Significant increases in total hair count, total hair density, terminal hair density after 180 days
Trans-Obturator Tape Cost-Effective for Urinary Incontinence
Randomized trial shows cost-effectiveness of trans-obturator versus tension-free vaginal tape
