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Many high-risk women don't get genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2

Not Enough High-Risk Women Being Screened for BRCA1/2

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Only half get BRCA screen, and more than half of those who don't say doctors never recommended it
Consumption of Swedish smokeless tobacco (snus) is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Review: Smokeless Tobacco Linked to Increased Risk of T2DM

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Findings from five pooled cohorts show risk up with each additional box of snus consumed per week
Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A may raise a child's risk of obesity by altering hypothalamic circuits that regulate feeding behavior and energy balance

Prenatal BPA Exposure May Dampen Body’s Fullness Cues

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Mice born to mothers exposed to BPA found less responsive to leptin
A guideline

Guideline Issued on Molecular Biomarkers for CRC Tissues

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21 guideline statements developed, including 8 recommendations, 10 consensus opinions
Measuring blood neurofilament light chain levels may help distinguish Parkinson's disease from atypical parkinsonian disorders

Diagnostic Potential for Blood-Based NfL in Parkinson’s Disease

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Blood neurofilament light chain levels may prove useful in both primary care and specialized clinics
Electronic cigarette liquids can contain high levels of toxic and potentially carcinogenic metals

E-Cigarette Liquids Found to Contain Toxic Metals

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Their presence in five brands studied is troubling, researchers say
Older age

Urologic CA Predictors ID’d in Women With Microhematuria

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Age >60 years, history of smoking, history of gross hematuria strongly predict urologic cancer
Significant differences are seen for immunochemical

Significant Differences for Methods of Measuring Albumin

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Biases for plasma samples generally higher than for serum samples for all measurement methods
Adolescent rates of vaccination against human papillomavirus and influenza are well below the target of 80 percent or higher

AAP: Improvement Needed in Adolescent Vaccination Rates

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HPV, influenza immunization rates remain well below goals, says American Academy of Pediatrics
Smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes can substantially reduce their intake of toxic chemicals and carcinogens -- but only if they completely quit smoking tobacco

Fewer Toxic Chemicals Seen for E-Cigarette Use Versus Tobacco

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Findings for e-cig users who have stopped smoking completely, compared with still smokers