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Curcumin can attenuate acetaminophen-induced mitochondrial alterations in the livers of mice

Curcumin Cuts Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice

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Protective effect of curcumin linked to attenuation of mitochondrial dysfunction
Inhibition of mammalian target of rapamycin by rapamycin restores corticosteroid sensitivity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Inhibition of mTOR Restores Corticosteroid Sensitivity in COPD

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mTOR inhibition by rapamycin restores corticosteroid sensitivity via c-Jun expression inhibition
Many older Americans are unnecessarily screened for breast and prostate cancer

Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens

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Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older
The birth defect gastroschisis among U.S. infants has increased over the past 18 years

CDC: Increasing Rate of Gastroschisis Seen in U.S.

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Largest estimated increase over the 18 year period observed for young, non-Hispanic black mothers
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued a statement and practice advisory in support of new guidelines aimed at shielding pregnant women from the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

ACOG Supports CDC’s Zika Virus Travel Precautions

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Travel to affected regions not recommended for pregnant women or women considering pregnancy
A simple blood test may be an inexpensive

Blood Test May Help Predict Acute Myeloid Leukemia Return

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Test can identify post-chemo patients with NPM1 gene mutation
Depressive symptoms seem to be associated with coronary artery calcium in older men and women

Depressive Symptoms Linked to Coronary Artery Calcium

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Negative association with CAC severity in women; nonlinear U-shaped association for men
Opt-out testing could significantly increase the number of patients who agree to be tested for HIV

Opt-Out Testing in the ER May Boost HIV Testing Rates

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More people agree to screening when told they'll be checked unless they choose otherwise
Researchers say they're closer to developing a blood test that distinguishes between viral and bacterial respiratory infections. The findings are published in the Jan. 20 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Blood Test May Help Guide Appropriateness of Antibiotic Rx

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Still in development, but doctors' office screening method could curb overprescribing
Women diagnosed with melanoma during or just after pregnancy are at greater risk from the cancer than other women

Pregnancy Ups Metastasis, Recurrence, Death in Melanoma

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Five-fold higher mortality for women diagnosed during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth