High-Intensity Statins Tied to Better Survival in CVD Patients
Significant survival advantage compared with moderate-intensity statins, even among older adults
DNA-Based Zika Vaccine Shows Protection Against Infection
Results from animal study encouraging and human trials are underway
Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Up Survival in Breast Cancer
Link is strongest in premenopausal women, researchers say
Report of Recurrent Immune Thrombocytopenia After Flu Shot
Case report describes 4.5-year-old with three admissions for ITP, each within a week of vaccine
Macrophage COX-2 Prevents Diabetic Nephropathy Progression
Mice with COX-2 deletion in hematopoietic cells or macrophages have severe DN vs WT diabetic mice
Meta-Analysis Links Increased BMI, Hand Osteoarthritis
Weak but significant effect seen on risk of radiographic hand osteoarthritis
Cumulative Incidence of ESRD Low in Patients With Type 1 DM
Cumulative incidence of ESRD 4.6 percent during 30 years' follow-up for those diagnosed at age 15 to 27
Genetic Mortality Risk Can Be Attenuated by Lifestyle
Mortality up to 64 percent lower for those with low-risk lifestyle profile, independent of genetic risk
Guideline Adapted for Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
ADAPTE methodology was used to produce an adapted clinical practice guideline for SAP
BACH2 Identified As Risk Locus for Addison’s Disease
Extended exome capture array shows BACH2 correlates with Addison's disease development
