Acneiform Eruptions Observed After Vemurafenib Treatment
Case report describes acneiform eruptions after tx of metastatic melanoma lesions with vemurafenib
Major Depressive Disorder Ups Acute MI Risk in HIV-Infected
HIV-infected adults with major depressive disorder have ~30 percent increased risk for AMI
CDC: Synthetic Fentanyl a Major Factor in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Number of synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths rose 79 percent in 27 states from 2013 to 2014
CDC: Zika Transmitted by Sex Partner With No Symptoms
Second report highlights ties between Zika and Guillain-Barré syndrome
Bronchiolitis Plus Gene Variant Raises Asthma Risk in Children
Higher risk seen in those with PAI-1 gene variant and serious respiratory infection at a young age
Circulating Biomarkers May Be Indicative of Stroke Risk
High levels of CRP, tHcy, TNFR2, and VEGF indicate significantly higher odds for incident ischemic stroke
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance Adversely Affect LV Function
Early diabetes group has less favorable LV mass, LV ejection fraction
Intussusception Hospitalization Rate Up at Age 8 to 11 Weeks
No consistent change among all children aged <12 months after introduction of rotavirus vaccine
IARC: Absence of Excess Body Fat Lowers Risk of Many Cancers
International committee finds slimmer individuals less likely to develop variety of malignancies
Obese Women Have Greater Adipose Stores of Vitamin D
Distribution of vitamin D between subcutaneous, omental adipose tissue similar for obese, non-obese
