Stem Cell Transplant May Be Effective for Systemic Sclerosis
Small study shows improvements in management of cutaneous, organ manifestations
HSV-1 Prevalence 47.8 Percent in 14- to 49-Year-Olds
Prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 is 11.9 percent; both declined from 1999-2000 to 2015-2016
Heart Failure Guideline Adherence May Be Best Quality Measure
Higher hospital volume tied to better adherence, not better mortality, readmission outcomes
Possible Link Found Between Poor Diet and Back Injuries
High advanced glycation end product diet linked to faster bone aging changes in young female mice
Low-Carb Diets May Raise the Risk of Neural Tube Defects
First study to assess the effect of carb intake on neural tube defects, postfortification with folic acid
Zika Virus Infection Linked to Uteroplacental Pathology
ZIKV infection causes placental inflammation and decreases oxygen reserve, oxygen permeability
Humanities Exposure Positively Impacts Medical Students
Findings may influence future medical school recruitment, curricula
Chronic Disease Major Risk Factor for Cancer, Cancer Mortality
Risk scores summarizing eight diseases, markers tied to cancer risk in dose-response manner
Estimated Biopsy Rate Varies After Breast Cancer Treatment
Incidence of breast biopsy higher among women treated with brachytherapy versus whole-breast irradiation
TTFields Tied to Improved Survival in Glioblastoma Patients
No negative influence on health-related quality of life apart from more itchy skin, which was expected
