FDA Approves First Tx for Disease Linked to Stem Cell Transplant
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease is rare, but fatal
Entry Receptor for Zika Virus Identified in Brain, Retina
AXL highly expressed by human radial glia, brain capillaries, and microglia in developing human cortex
Gene Transfer Explored As Way to Up LV Function in Heart Failure
AC6 gene transfer increased left ventricular function through a single administration
Naltrexone ER Injection Cuts Opioid Relapse Rate in Inmates
Lower rate of relapse compared with usual treatment in trial involving criminal justice offenders
No Benefit for Longer-Term Antibiotic Tx in Lyme Disease
Longer-term antibiotic tx doesn't have additional beneficial effect on health-related quality of life
Many Don’t Know Key Facts About Zika Virus Transmission
Overall, 31 percent of respondents believe that Zika is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen Described in Anorexia
Case report describes 41-year-old male with CEA levels elevated in proportion to clinical state of AN
Tocilizumab Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis After Non-TNFi Failure
Better efficacy for tocilizumab versus abatacept and rituximab in patients with first non-TNFi failure
Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity Slowed in Segmental Vitiligo
Motor nerves in the lesional limbs compromised by SV, particularly when the disease is at the stable stage
Burden of Hep C Virus Substantial Despite Oral Antiviral Therapy
In the next 35 years, 320,000 patients expected to die, 157,000 to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
