Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Higher IQ in Childhood Associated With a Longer Life
Lifestyle choices may explain why children with a higher IQ tend to outlive their peers
Melanoma Diagnoses Can Vary Widely Among Pathologists
Potential for both overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis, patient confusion
Tryptophan May Be Marker for Diabetic Nephropathy
Lower level of tryptophan, especially below 44.20 µM related to rapid decline in eGFR
Even Low Levels of Pollution Raise Mortality Risk for Seniors
Research suggests blacks, men, and the poor are especially vulnerable
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Case Report: Development of RA in Transplanted Hands
Patient developed subacute bilateral hand pain and swelling one year after transplantation
Number of Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Declining
But blacks still face far greater odds than whites, researchers find
Novel Score Can Assess Severity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Novel International HS Severity Scoring System score is valid for classifying disease severity
Bacterial Colonization Linked to Food Sensitization, Allergy
Specific genera underrepresented in children with food sensitization and food allergy
