Researchers Study Mediating Role of Leptin in Bulimia
Model in which longer illness duration contributed to leptin via weight suppression not supported
September 2017 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Inverse Association Seen for Coffee Drinking, Markers of CVD
Leptin, chitinase-3-like protein 1 are linked to CVD, may decrease with higher coffee intake
Statins May Raise Odds of T2DM in Those at High Risk
In any Diabetes Prevention Program treatment group, statin use tied to increased diabetes risk
AMA Addresses Physicians’ Role in Addressing Unsafe Water
Articles discuss need for formal environmental health training, ethical responsibilities for doctors
Leukemia Patients Who Survive Severe GVHD Often Fare Worse
Those who develop severe acute graft-versus-host after stem cell transplant have higher mortality
2003 to 2014 Saw Drop in Urinary Arsenic in Public Water Users
Reduction occurred after implementation of EPA's maximum contaminant level for arsenic
Smoking Alters Genetic Relationship with Parkinson’s
Smoking, HLA-DRB1 may be involved in common pathways, possibly neuroinflammation
Sudden Death Most Common CV Death in T2DM/ASCVD
27 percent of CV deaths in diabetes patients with atherosclerotic CVD are categorized as sudden death
Design Thinking Enables Med Students to Solve Challenges
Partnership with design students focuses on innovative solutions to health system issues
