ASCO: Olaparib Efficacious in BRCA-Related Breast Cancer
May offer a new treatment for women with advanced BRCA-related disease, researchers say
MTHFR A1298C Polymorphism Not Linked to MTX Outcomes in RA
No significant link for MTHFR gene A1298C polymorphism with methotrexate efficacy, toxicity
PERFI Feasible for In Vivo Imaging of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Methylene blue infused into peritumoral space, and preferentially retained in tumor
Comorbid Celiac Disease Common Among Youth With T1DM
Prevalence of celiac disease varied from 1.9 to 7.7 percent among children in U.S. and Australia
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
Court Ruling Potentially Threatens Physicians’ Immunity
Friend-of-the-court brief reflects concern that the ruling will have negative impact on physicians
Low Albumin Predicts Mortality in Renal Replacement Therapy
Low albumin level is only variable independently associated with mortality during one-year follow-up
Risk of Conversion to Multiple Sclerosis Down With Minocycline
Treatment with minocycline reduces conversion to MS over six months after first demyelinating event
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Seen in Many Nursing Home Residents
More infection-prevention education and policies are needed, researcher says
May 2017 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...