Isolated Chorionic Bump Tied to Fetal Aneuploidy
Elevated odds for those with isolated chorionic bump and increased first-trimester aneuploidy risk
Bladder Cancer Risk Correlates With Low Serum Vitamin D
Researchers find that bladder epithelial cells activate and respond to vitamin D
PCSK9, LDL-C Link Only Seen for Patients With Highest HbA1c
In patients with type 1 diabetes, correlation only seen for those in the highest tertile of HbA1c
Ocular Syphilis Cases May Be Increasing in United States
Among total syphilis surveillance cases in eight jurisdictions, 0.65 percent indicated ocular symptoms
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Correlation ID’d for Low Maternal B12, Higher Leptin
Mothers with low B12 have higher leptin gene expression in adipose tissue, placental tissue
No Recommendation for Inpatient Inherited Thrombophilia Testing
Testing is not recommended in most clinical settings; thrombophilia results don't change management
Weight Loss May Not Benefit Colon, Liver Cancer
In experimental study, no impact on colon tumorigenesis; may negatively impact liver repair
Blocking Ceramide Production Might Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Ceramides may impact way the body handles nutrients and responds to insulin
Decreased Clot Retraction Rate in Asthma
Reduction in CRR, fibrinolysis rate, FEV1 in asthma versus healthy controls; increase in clot density
