Family History, Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of Acne in Adulthood
Odds up for family or personal history, hirsutism, being an office worker, high psychological stress
Circulating Cell-Free DNA Can Predict RhD Status in Pregnancy
Only one false-negative diagnosis observed, which was found to be due to mislabeling of patients
Vaginal Immune Response May Up Zika Risk in Women
Findings suggest, when transmitted sexually, women are more susceptible to contracting RNA viruses
Ablative Fractional Laser Beneficial for C-Section Scars
Significant improvement in pliability and smoother in surface relief at one-month follow-up after AFXL
AHA: Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Ups Atherosclerosis Risk
Extent of SHTS exposure linked to presence, extent of atherosclerosis in asymptomatic never smokers
Depression Rates Up Among Adolescents, Particularly Females
Report authors suggest cyberbullying, social media use as possible causes
Cancer Patients Benefit From Exercise During, After Treatment
Studies show better physical function, quality of life for those who did strength training, aerobic activity
Oregon’s Hard-Stop Policy Tied to Drop in Elective Early Delivery
Reduction in rate of elective inductions before 39 weeks, and in elective early-term cesareans
USPSTF Advises Statins for Some Adults With No CVD History
Recommendation for those aged 40 to 75 years with one or more risk factor, 10-year risk of ≥10 percent
CHD Rates Down 20 Percent Since 1980s in the United States
Doctors, public health officials should begin focusing on heart health at ever-earlier ages
