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The proportion of pediatric Staphylococcus aureus infections due to methicillin-resistant S. aureus seems to be decreasing in pediatric populations

Decrease in Pediatric S. aureus Infections Due to MRSA

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During study period, decrease noted in S. aureus susceptibility to clindamycin
Patients with melanoma often have few typical nevi

High Mole Count Doesn’t Always Indicate Higher Melanoma Risk

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Physicians shouldn't rely on mole count as the only reason to perform skin exams
Ovarian cancer isn't a single disease

Ovarian CA Encompasses More Than One Kind of Malignancy

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Better understanding needed to improve prevention, detection, treatment, U.S. panel notes
Mutations in the angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4) gene are associated with coronary artery disease

Mutations in ANGPTL4 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease

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Two studies show variant carriers have better lipid levels, lower likelihood of coronary artery disease
Electronic cigarettes have been banned from commercial flights

U.S. Bans E-Cigarettes on Commercial Flights

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To protects passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes
A $1 million donation to fight the spread of the Zika virus and an offer to help analyze data to predict the spread of the mosquito-borne disease was announced by Google.

Google Pledges $1 Million to Help Fight Zika Virus

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Google's engineers also helping develop a platform to process virus data
A case of hepatitis E virus infection has been reported in a kidney transplant recipient

Case of Hepatitis E Transmission Via Plasma Exchange

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Transmission of HEV through plasma exchange for acute humoral rejection after kidney transplant
Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) mRNA expression predicts metastasis in Class 1 uveal melanoma

PRAME Predicts Metastasis in Class 1 Uveal Melanoma

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PRAME mRNA expression is independent prognostic biomarker in Class 1 uveal melanoma
Physicians who are married to a highly-educated spouse are less likely to work in rural underserved areas

Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice

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Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
Individuals with type 1 diabetes appear to have a higher risk for cancers of the stomach

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Certain Cancers

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Study suggests that odds increase for some types of tumors, but drop for others