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For patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)

AFP Levels Predict Fibrosis Regression After SVR in Hep C

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Lower α-fetoprotein, HCV type 2 tied to liver fibrosis regression after sustained virological response
All children should be screened for high cholesterol

AAP: Screen All Children for Cholesterol, Depression, HIV

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American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines reflect concerns about obesity, suicide
Researchers are zeroing in on factors that may increase the risk of leukemia after breast cancer treatment

Etiology of Leukemia in Breast Cancer Survivors Explored

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Family history of cancer, inherited gene mutation seem to raise chances of secondary malignancy
Participation in the endurance competition known as the Ultraman is associated with dramatic alterations in body composition

Endurance Athletes May Suffer Dangerous Metabolic Effects

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'Ultraman' competitors experience muscle damage and insulin resistance, researchers find
Consensus guidelines have been developed for clinical management of hematologic malignancies during the perinatal period

Guidelines Developed for Perinatal Hematologic Cancers

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Diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, maternal supportive care discussed
Statin treatment is associated with reduced risk of incident cataract development

Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts

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Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
Surgery is more effective than medical control for diabetes remission

Bariatric Surgery Beats Medical Control for Diabetes Remission

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Shorter diabetes duration, lower fasting glycemia; gastric plus diversion surgery up remission
Breaking up prolonged sitting with standing or walking improves postprandial markers of cardiometabolic health in overweight/obese

Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Benefits Postmenopausal Women

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Reductions in postprandial glucose, insulin, NEFA responses for overweight/obese women
Providing sex reassignment surgery and hormone treatment for transgender men and women is cost-effective

Transgender Transition Treatment Deemed Cost-Effective

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Surgical and hormone expenses less than those that treat complications of not transitioning
There may be a link between levels of omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder

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Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness