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Statins seem not to be associated with the risk of colorectal adenoma

Meta-Analysis: Statins Cut Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenoma

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In meta-analysis, statin use linked to reduced risk of advanced, but not any colorectal adenoma
A gene mutation has been identified that could be associated with early-onset Parkinson's disease

Gene Mutation Linked to Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease

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Mutated GCH1 gene tied to 23 percent increased risk of Parkinson's; symptoms five years earlier
The first case of an infant who developed glaucoma after being exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb has been reported by an international team of researchers. The case was reported online Nov. 30 in Ophthalmology.

Infant Diagnosed With First Case of Zika-Related Glaucoma

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Brazilian baby developed condition after being exposed to virus in womb
Methylation of a gene panel is a strong predictor of survival outcomes in metastatic breast cancer

Methylation of Gene Panel May Help Predict Breast CA Survival

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High cumulative methylation index linked to shorter median progression-free, overall survival
For patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure

Review Links Natriuretic Peptide Thresholds to Mortality in ADHF

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Achieving NP predischarge thresholds cuts mortality, readmission in acute decompensated heart failure
The 2011 clinical practice guideline on urinary tract infection in young children has been reaffirmed

Clinical Practice Guideline on UTI in Febrile Young Reaffirmed

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2011 CPG on urinary tract infection in infants and young children reaffirmed after review of literature
Sufficient and sustained funding for cancer research should be a global priority

Funding for Cancer Research Needs to Be a Global Priority

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Conference organizers call for worldwide research partnerships
A flexible device that adheres to the skin can analyze sweat and send the results to a smartphone

Soft, Microfluidic ‘Lab on the Skin’ Can Analyze Sweat

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Used with a smartphone app, device collects and analyzes sweat for health monitoring
Patients who've recently undergone surgery -- especially those with cancer or autoimmune diseases -- experience slightly higher risks of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome soon afterward

Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré

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History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
The autologous serum skin test can be combined with additional parameters to best identify chronic autoimmune urticaria

ASST Combined With Other Tests Best IDs Autoimmune Urticaria

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ASST combined with all specific parameters has sensitivity of 97 percent, specificity of 86 percent