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A novel genetic variant has been identified in the IGF2 gene among a Latino population that is associated with reduced risk for type 2 diabetes

Novel Genetic Variant in IGF2 Linked to Reduced T2DM Risk

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Variant is associated with allele-dosage dependent reduction in IGF2 isoform 2 expression
End-tidal carbon dioxide levels are prognostic for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Tidal CO2 Prognostic for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary HTN

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ETCO2 dichotomized at 29 mm Hg significantly associated with reduced overall survival
Higher exposure to organophosphate flame retardants is associated with reduced success of in vitro fertilization

Flame Retardants Associated With Reduced IVF Success

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Link found between exposure to a certain chemical and failed in vitro fertilization attempts
Remission of type 2 diabetes following biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is associated with increased disposal of triglycerides and acylcarnitine production during lipid overload

Fatty Acid Remodeling Seen in T2DM Remission Post Bariatric Sx

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Triglyceride disposal and acylcarnitine production during lipid overload improved with weight loss
Some newborns in the United States still aren't getting screened for hearing loss or congenital heart disease

CDC: Not All Newborns Getting Heart Disease, Hearing Loss Tests

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Such screens are critical to early intervention efforts, CDC officials say
Use of androgen-deprivation therapy may increase the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions in men with prostate cancer

Androgen-Deprivation Therapy May Carry Cardiovascular Risks

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Findings in men with clinically localized prostate cancer initially under active surveillance
Many patients at risk for atrial fibrillation probably do have the condition but have not been diagnosed

Incidence of Undiagnosed A-Fib May Be Substantial

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In new study using insertable cardiac monitors, rate of AF detection was 40 percent at 30 months
Patients with head and neck melanoma benefit from the introduction of initial staging using computed tomography

Computed Tomography Useful for Staging Head, Neck Melanoma

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CT identifies more metastases, avoids unnecessary sentinel lymph node biopsies
Most patients with immunoglobulin G subclass 4-related disease have increased levels of immunoglobulin E

Increases in IgE, Eosinophils, Mast Cells Can ID IgG4-RD

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Levels of IgE at diagnosis may be able to identify patients with IgG4-related disease, disease relapse
Community antibacterial consumption comprises about 85 to 95 percent of total antibacterial consumption

Community Consumption Comprises Most Antibacterial Use

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Higher proportion of community consumption in countries with high levels of total consumption