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Hydrolyzed Cow’s Milk Formula May Up Islet Autoimmunity
Use during first seven days linked to increased risk of islet autoimmunity in infants at risk of T1DM
Increased Risk of Obesity for Children With Asthma
Significantly increased risk of developing obesity in childhood and adolescence for children with asthma
Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome Described in 9-Year-Old Girl
Symptoms developed six months after topical ocular glucocorticoid tx for bilateral iridocyclitis
Overall Survival Poor in Unresected Anaplastic Thyroid CA
Positive correlation for radiation therapy dose and survival for study cohort, those receiving systemic tx
SOFA Score Predicts In-Hospital Mortality for Adults in ICU
Increase in SOFA score of 2 or more points offers greater discrimination than qSOFA, SIRS criteria
Genital HPV Prevalence Rate High Among Men in the United States
Although vaccine is recommended, too few are getting it, researchers say
17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Masked Hypertension
Masked hypertension more common among males, those with diabetes, older adults
Sedentary Behavior May Lead to Shorter Telomeres in Women
Cells of elderly women who sit most of the day look much older than their actual age
MRI Helpful in Identifying White Matter Injury in Preemies
Brain scans shortly after birth may pinpoint potential developmental problems
Grilled, Smoked Meats May Up Mortality Risk After Breast Cancer
High prediagnosis grilled, smoked meat intake linked to 23 percent increased risk of all-cause mortality
