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Secretory IgA Secretion Rate Linked to Risk of Cancer Death
Lower risk of non-lung cancer deaths observed with increased sIgA secretion rate
Timing of DTaP Vaccine Not Tied to Food Allergies at Age 1 Year
However, delayed DTaP immunization is tied to a reduction in eczema
Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia
Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
Infantile Hemangioma Incidence Up Over Past Three Decades
Incidence correlated with decrease in average gestational age and birth weight during study period
Family Hx Ups Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in Kids on Stimulants
Findings presented for children of parents with major mood and psychotic disorders
Celiac Disease Ups Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Risk in T1DM
Excess risk highest in those with celiac disease for 10 years or more
Antimicrobial Stewardship Improves Outcomes for MRSA
Daily review of prescriptions linked to reduction in time to administer effective antimicrobials
Researchers Call for Retraction of Nitroglycerin-Bone Density Study
Investigation found that lead author fabricated data used to support the finding
Patient Age at Initial Cataract Surgery Varies by Location
Five-fold variation for highest versus lowest age-standardized cataract surgery rate
After Nonfatal Overdose, Most Patients Prescribed More Opioids
Cumulative incidence of repeated overdose 17 percent for those receiving high doses after overdose
