Few Americans Aware of Possible Increased Risk This Tick Season
Findings from poll conducted June 23 to 27, surveying 2,031 U.S. adults
Risk of Heart, Respiratory Disease Up in 9/11 Survivors
Intense exposure on first day of disaster tied to substantially increased risk of future disease
ALS, Parkinson’s Mortality Up for White-Collar Workers
Occupations associated with higher education and income show increased mortality risk
After Sunburn, High-Dose Vitamin D Cuts Inflammatory Mediators
Participants with higher vitamin D3 after treatment had increased arginase-1 expression
Long Working Hours May Increase Risk of Developing A-Fib
Could help explain previously observed increased risk of stroke among those working long hours
Thyroid Status Linked to Impaired HRQoL in Dialysis Patients
Higher TSH levels linked to lower role limitations due to energy/fatigue, physical function, pain
Change to Cervical Screening Guidelines Impacted Chlamydia
Reduction in chlamydia testing, drop in reported incidence of chlamydia after changes in screening
Higher Nodal Yield Tied to Lower Mortality in Oral Cavity Cancer
>24 nodes linked to longer overall survival in clinically node-negative patients
Early Career Burnout Can Be Contagious Via Social Networks
One-unit increase in mean social network members' burnout levels tied to 0.21-unit increase in burnout
Signs of Long-Term Brain Injury in Blood of Boxers, MMA Fighters
Researchers find head injuries from fighting cause brain changes that might spur troubles later in life
