Unique Molecular Features for Vulvar, Vaginal Melanomas
BRAF most frequently mutated gene in VVMs, while NRAS mutations are rarely seen
Lower Inpatient Costs for Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban in A-Fib
Lower inpatient costs with dabigatran, rivaroxaban versus warfarin for newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation
Normal Vitamin D Intake Not Linked to Kidney Stone Risk
No statistically significant correlation, although trend toward higher risk seen in Nurses' Health Study II
Glyburide, Metformin Have Similar Effect in Gestational DM
High efficacy rate for both glyburide, metformin; combo of drugs significantly reduces need for insulin
Interaction Between Antibiotics, Obesity Is Complex
Since the 2000s, attention has turned toward understanding role of abx, microbiome in obesity
Interventions Don’t Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes
No benefit for patient- and provider-based interventions compared with usual care
Antiplatelets Cut Preterm Birth in Those at Risk for Preeclampsia
Lower risk of spontaneous preterm birth at less than 37 and less than 34 weeks of gestation
Health, Economic Impact of CVD Preventive Services Varies
Highest health impact for hypertension screening and treatment, lowest for aspirin counseling
Caffeine Found to Reduce Age-Related Inflammation
Connection between advancing age, systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease and caffeine
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tied to Poor School Performance
By seventh grade, four out of 10 failed to meet standards in at least one academic area
