ISG15 Deficiency Linked to Antiviral Immunity in Humans
In contrast to Isg15-deficient mice, deficient patients have no enhanced susceptibility to viruses
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
U.S. Has First Documented Case of Superbug Resistant to Colistin
Pennsylvania woman infected with E. coli that carried a gene for resistance against last-resort antibiotic
Zika Infects, Replicates in Immune Cells From Placenta
Researchers find virus can replicate in immune cells from the placenta without killing them
Renal Function Decline Linked to Major Adverse CV Events
Renal function decline is independent factor for cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
How Much of a Threat Will Zika Be to the United States?
Experts say Gulf Coast states face risk, but most other states probably don't
Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Can Be Mediated by Healthy Lifestyle
Key lifestyle factors include maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, limiting alcohol, no HRT
Prolactin Receptor Signaling Linked to Expansion of β-Cells
Molecular roles for PRLR signaling in expansion of maternal β-cells during pregnancy
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Cancer Risk in Women
Women with new-onset AF show elevated cancer risk beyond one year of AF diagnosis
Eight Immune Genes Identified As Playing a Role in Glioblastoma
Discovery might eventually lead to better treatment for glioblastoma multiforme