New Blood Test May Improve Tracking of Advanced Melanoma
Test monitors blood levels of DNA fragments from dead cancer cells
PPARγ Antagonist Imatinib Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Imatinib improves insulin sensitivity without causing side effects seen with other PPARγ-targeting drugs
Stem Cell Sources Used for HSCT Vary by Country, Resources
Use of bone marrow most common in Americas, Europe; increases with increasing income
Incidence of Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer Examined
Women with large breasts projected to have increased risk of radiation-induced breast cancer
Acute Ozone Exposure Ups Stress Hormone in Humans
Increased stress hormones, alterations in lipid metabolites are similar to changes seen in rodents
Allergic Rhinitis Constitutes Considerable Burden
Patients with prevalent AR more likely to develop asthma, mental health comorbidities
Nivolumab, Contact Immunotx Treats In-Transit Melanoma
Two cases illustrate successful tx with nivolumab in combination with contact immunotherapy
False-Positive Mammography Results Are Common
Highest rates of false-positive results and additional imaging seen for women aged 40 to 49 years
Researchers ID Three New Glaucoma-Related Genes
Variations in FOXC1, TXNRD2, and ATXN2 associated with primary open angle glaucoma
Even Small Decline in Kidney Function Tied to CVD Risk
Associated with an increase in the mass of the left ventricle
