From 2001 to 2012, Incidence of CDI, Multiply Recurrent CDI Up
Multiply recurrent CDI more likely in older patients, females, those who used antibiotics, PPIs
Comparable Metabolic Effects for E-Cigarettes, Smoking
Even without nicotine exposure, similar deleterious effects for e-cigarettes, traditional tobacco cigarettes
Differences in U.S. Infant Mortality Rates for Blacks, Whites
After years of progress, a recent rise in mortality rates for black infants, researchers say
June 2017 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Genetic, Environmental Exposure Tied to Islet Autoantibodies
Link for male sex; father, sibling as diabetic proband; weight at 12 months with insulin autoantibodies
In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART
After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
Nanoallergen Platform Can Identify Immunogenic Epitopes
Novel platform can identify immunogenic epitopes in major peanut allergy protein, Ara h2
Genes Responsible for Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis Identified
Findings could improve efficacy of current treatments, lead to discovery of new drug targets
Dutasteride Associated With Metabolic Safety Concerns
Use of medication in BPH linked to higher hemoglobin A1c and LDL cholesterol levels
T1DM Patients With Active β-Cell Function Differ Immunologically
Findings for patients with remaining endogenous β-cell function after 10 or more years of T1DM
