Review: Positive Link for Alcohol, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
For every 10-g increase in ethanol intake per day, positive correlation seen for BCC, cutaneous SCC
Research Supports Genetic Testing in Early Life Epilepsy
Faster diagnosis leads to faster treatment, researcher says
Significantly Higher Serum Melatonin in Human Myopes
Positive correlation for melatonin concentration with more negative spherical equivalent refraction
CRC Screen Up for Older Patients, Those Not in Labor Force
Patient-provider communication not associated with receipt of CRC screening
Thyroid Cancer Tied to Regular Thyroxine Use in Hypothyroidism
No significant cancer link for hypothyroidism patients who were irregular thyroxine users
Total, Saturated Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
Pooled analysis shows substitution with polyunsaturated fat reduces risk of carcinoma
Gene Expression May Predict Response to Methotrexate in RA
Correlations for p21, caspase 3, and RUNX2 with the change in disease activity score of 28 joints
CVD Risk Factors May Be Altered in Transgender Adults
Cross-sex hormone therapy linked to potential worsening of CVD risk factors in transgender adults
ENRGISE Pilot Study Will Inform Larger Trial of IL-6 in Seniors
Pilot study expected to provide data on recruitment yields, feasibility, meds tolerance, adherence
2016 Saw Increase in Number of Physicians Since 2010 Census
Increase in actively licensed U.S. physician-to-population ratio from 2010 to 2016