Several Risk Factors More Strongly Linked to MI in Women
Blood pressure, smoking, type 1 and 2 diabetes linked to higher hazard ratios for women than men
Results of Pediatric Genomic Epilepsy Tests Often Reclassified
Over 30 percent of pediatric patients with genetic dx, undiagnosed conditions had results reclassified
FDA Approves Treatment for AML Patients With Gene Mutation
Expanded approval also granted to mutation assay used to detect FLT3 mutation in AML patients
FDA Approves Firdapse for Rare Autoimmune Disorder
First agency-sanctioned treatment for adults with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly
More people vulnerable to heat exposure, potentially causing heat stress, heart and kidney disease
Most Bills Enacted Into Law Limit Vaccine Exemptions
However, more than half of proposed bills sought to expand access to immunization exemptions
Genetic Analysis Shows Higher BMI May Up Risk for Depression
Findings based on large study assessing genetic causal link, even without metabolic effects
Dementia Often Misclassified With Brief Cognitive Assessments
Only consistent predictor of overall misclassification was absence of informant-rated poor memory
CDC: U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased From 2016 to 2017
Reports also show recent increases in drug overdose deaths and suicide mortality in United States
Certain SGLT2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs for T2DM Also Cut CV Risk
Report provides guidance on reducing CV risk in patients with T2DM and atherosclerotic CV disease
