New Protein Biomarker Identified in Insulin Resistance
Cathepsin D identified as new insulin resistance biomarker; IR seems to have causal effect on t-PA
FDA Orders Studies on Contaminated Duodenoscopes
Studies to review cleaning instructions, disinfection process, ways to make scopes easier to clean
MRI Effectively Measures Hemochromatosis Iron Burden
MRI tested in detection of iron stores in heart, liver and spleen, and pancreas
Serotonin Levels Low in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Further decrease in patients receiving TNFα blockers; serum levels impact osteoblast-like Saos-2 cells
Taller Individuals Appear More Likely to Develop Cancer
Mortality association remains unclear
Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine
Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
Research Supports Theory of Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial shows symptoms with limited exposure
Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low
Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable
Dysbiosis in Infancy Tied to Asthma Risk in Children
Four bacterial taxa implicated in risk of asthma
Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
