Complete Genome Sequence Can Be ID’d From Amniotic Fluid
Concordance of variant calls between cellular, cell-free DNA, with parental libraries >96 percent
Amygdala Neurons Reduced in Adulthood With Autism
This is in contrary to normal neurologic development where mature neurons increase into adulthood
Hepatitis C Screening Increasing Among Baby Boomers
Screening prevalence 11.5 to 12.8 percent; similar rate for cohort born from 1966 to 1985
1980 to 2014 Saw Decrease in U.S. Mortality From Infectious Diseases
Leading cause of infectious disease mortality in 2014 was lower respiratory infections
EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events
Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
Genetic Assay of PAP Tests May Help Dx Endometrial, Ovarian CA
PapSEEK tests for gene mutation, aneuploidy; better detection with Tao brush intrauterine sampling
BMI Linked to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Chronic Hep B
Risk of HCC linked to BMI in a dose-response manner in men, women; stronger link for women
Ethical Duties ID’d for Short-Term Global Health Experiences
Physician's primary ethical obligation is to improve the health, well-being of individuals, communities
Vigil Immunotherapy Tolerated Well for Recurrent Ovarian CA Tx
And, PARP 7 protein plays significant role; survival up with genetic mutations, higher expression levels
Neural Markers of Depression Resilience ID’d in Female Teens
Resilient adolescent females have greater connectivity within frontal and limbic networks
