Glycation of Hemoglobin Differs by Race
Researchers suggest difference stems from both biological and care issues
OpenArray PCR Platform Detects Pathogens in Plasma, Blood
No false positives in plasma, blood specimens for 17 viral, 13 bacterial/protozoan pathogens
Sodium Intake Not Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Progression
No correlation for 24-hour urine sodium levels with conversion to clinically definite MS over five years
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Reported in NYC, Las Vegas
Legionella bacteria detected in water systems
Case Report: Hyperammonemia to Be Considered in Cirrhosis Setting
Authors describe case of 58-year-old man who received blood obtained 17, 20 days earlier
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Algorithm Performs Poorly
Positive predictive value and sensitivity of 42.2 and 55.6 percent; modified IPF algorithm improves PPV
Reduced Corneal Nerve Fiber Density in Patients With HIV
In vivo corneal confocal microscopy could help identify abnormality in corneal nerve fibers in HIV
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Sitagliptin Stimulates Distal Tubular Natriuresis in T2DM
Increase in intact plasma SDF-1α1-67 and decrease in truncated plasma SDF-1α3-67
Global Climate Change Could Cause Rise in Airway Irritation
Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus
