Zika-Related Birth Defects More Extensive Than Thought
Studies found greater prevalence than believed, more neurological problems appearing months after birth
MRI Has a Role to Play After Negative Prostate Biopsy
Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI-targeted biopsy facilitate detection of clinically significant disease
Bacterial Cause of Periodontal Disease May Drive RA
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans implicated in periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Subtype Chemosensitive
Patients with functionally BRCA-D tumors have notably better survival with standard-of-care chemo
Universal Group B Streptococci Screening Not Cost-Effective
Screening before repeat C-section may become cost-effective in populations with high GBS prevalence
Methylation of PITX2 DNA Feasible in Prostate Biopsies
Can add prognostic information for risk assessment in presurgical diagnostic setting
CDC: Colombia Sees Increase in Zika-Related Microcephaly
Research suggests greatest risk for Zika-related microcephaly occurs in the first half of pregnancy
SABCS: Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Globally Diverse
Many countries seeing declines, but some Latin American nations, South Korea seeing increases
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
Duration of Estrogen Rx May Be Important Factor in Renal Health
Long-term estradiol treatment induced renal and cardiac hypertrophy, reduced glomerular filtration
