Thyroid Function Level Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Increased risk of breast cancer in women with hyperthyroidism; lower risk for hypothyroidism
Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability
Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
ASA: Pregnancy at Advanced Age Ups Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk
After adjustment for multiple variables, significantly increased risk in postmenopausal women
Continuous Oral Contraceptives Better After Endometriosis Sx
Review shows reduced recurrence rates for dysmenorrhea with continuous versus cyclic schedule
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Assay Can Detect Acute Infection
Ag/Ab combo testing can detect 82 percent of acute HIV infections detectable by pooled RNA testing
Zika Infection Confirmed in U.S. Resident Back From Costa Rica
Plaque reduction neutralization antibody tests confirmed diagnosis of Zika virus infection
Good Long-Term Outcomes for Fetal Myelomeningocele Surgery
Most fMMC children are community ambulators; preschool ambulation predicts long-term ambulation
Opioids Tied to Higher Risk of Infections in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Increased risk of hospitalization for serious infection
Net Returns Projected to Top Investment in Vaccines
Projected immunizations estimated to yield return about 16 times greater than costs over decade
Fish Intake During Pregnancy Tied to Offspring Growth
High maternal fish intake linked to increased risk of rapid infant growth, overweight/obesity
