Spinal Cord Transplant of Neural Stem Cells Can Be Safe in ALS
But further research needed to see if intraspinal injections would provide any benefit
Zika Virus Congenital Syndrome: A New Teratogenic Disease
Second study shows evidence for link between Zika infection, congenital CNS malformations
BRCA1 Mutations May Raise Risk of Serous/Serous-Like Uterine CA
Although overall risk for uterine cancer after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy not increased
Malaria Vaccine Protection Short-Lived in Young Children
Children in study were given three doses, but manufacturer now says four doses needed
FDA Approves New Test to Help Detect Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Uses specimens taken directly from patients; specifically looks for resistance to carbapenems
Metabolomics Signature Can Predict GDM to T2DM Transition
Metabolomics with baseline fasting plasma could predict transition from gestational diabetes to T2DM
Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Down From 2011 to 2013
Use of active surveillance increasing, active treatment decreasing for low-risk disease
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection
But researchers also find that infection boosts future immunity
Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports
Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes
