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Among older adults

Specific Trans Fatty Acids Linked With Incident Diabetes

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Correlations differ by specific trans fatty acid and by method of assessment
Copy number variations correlate with phenotypes such as intellectual disability in the general population

Genetic Variants Linked to Educational Attainment

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CNVs linked to lower education attainment in geographically distinct unselected populations
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may significantly reduce a woman's risk of endometrial cancer

Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk

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Women who followed it most closely saw significant reduction in risk
Between 1990 and 2013

14.9 Million New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2013

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Cancer is now second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease
Many patients with cancer are interested in comprehensive tumor genetic profiling (CGP)

ASCO: Many Cancer Patients Interested in Genetic Profiling

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Two-thirds of patients feel that tumor profiling could improve their treatment; many will pay out of pocket
A genetically engineered form of the herpes virus is showing promise in slowing the progression of melanoma

HSV-Derived Immunotherapy Promising in Advanced Melanoma

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Study shows it helped a minority of patients, and experts say this approach has promise
Gallbladder cancer seems to be associated with aflatoxin

Link Identified for Gallbladder Cancer, Aflatoxin

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Cases with gallbladder cancer more likely to have detectable AFB1 adducts than controls
Certain perinatal factors

Factors Linked to Development of Celiac Disease Identified

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Sex of child, maternal celiac disease, type 1 diabetes associated with celiac disease in children
New U.S. government research connects severe vision loss with poverty

CDC: Low-Income Southerners at Highest Risk of Vision Loss

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Restricted access to eye and health care likely to blame, study authors suggest
Caution should be exercised with use of electronic health record documentation short cuts

Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features

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Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding