Superagers Have Faster Movement Speed Than Typical Older Adults
Superagers exhibit higher grey matter volume cross-sectionally in the medial temporal lobe, cholinergic forebrain, motor thalamus
Living in Highly Segregated Neighborhood Tied to Lower Life Expectancy
Association partially mediated by neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors
WHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
A WHO agency on Thursday declared aspartame is a possible carcinogen, fueling further debate on the safety of the artificial sweetener
Single-Visit Sample Collection Recommended for Hep C Testing
This approach allows for automatic hepatitis C virus RNA testing when an HCV antibody test is reactive in order to avoid incomplete testing
Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
Genomic sequencing has higher yield than targeted gene sequencing for infants suspected of having genetic disorders
Are Specific Occupational Exposures Linked to Ovarian Cancer?
Increased odds ratios observed for employment as accountants; hairdressers, beauticians, and related workers; sewers and embroiderers
Variation Noted in Physician Turnover Rates From 2010 to 2020
No indication of increase in turnover seen during first three quarters of 2020, coincident with COVID-19
AI Tool Allows Identification of Malignant Cells in Gliomas
CHARM can also distinguish isocitrate dehydrogenase-mutant tumors from wild type, and classify three types of molecularly defined gliomas
Blood-Based Marker Plus PLCO Risk Model Can ID Lethal Lung Cancer
AUROC estimate of four-marker protein panel plus PLCOm2012 was 0.88 for risk prediction of lung cancer death
EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
Proposed new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would apply to homes built before 1978 and child care facilities
