New Clues to How KLF14 Gene Affects Women’s Diabetes Risk
Researchers found variants determine where body fat is stored, regulation of fat cells
FDA Approves Coagadex for Rare Clotting Disorder
First coagulation therapy sanctioned for Factor X deficiency
AAP: Alcohol Leading Preventable Cause of Birth Defects, Disability
Alcohol-related developmental disabilities and birth defects preventable with alcohol abstinence
Gestational, Post-Delivery Weight Gain Linked to Child’s Weight
Highest BMI z score for those with high gestational weight gain, high post-delivery weight gain
ACS: Annual Mammograms Should Start at Age 45
Previous recommendation was 40; new guidelines place greater emphasis on approach of menopause
Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects
But researchers stress the risk is still very low
Greater Breast CA-Specific Distress for Girls With Family Hx
No difference in psychosocial adjustment for girls with versus without family history of breast cancer
Not All Large Breast Tumors Warrant Mastectomy
Findings suggest doctors shouldn't automatically rule out less invasive surgery plus radiation
Review: Maternal Flu Shot Doesn’t Up Congenital Anomalies
No increased risk for congenital anomalies with vaccination in any trimester, first trimester
Treatment Patterns for DCIS Shift From 1991 to 2010
Highest proportion of patients opts for lumpectomy and radiation therapy
