CDC: U.S. Abortion Rate Hits Record Low
In 2010, for every 100 pregnancies, 65 ended in birth, 18 in abortion, and 17 in fetal loss
CYP2C19 Polymorphisms Impacts Citalopram Metabolism
CYP2C19*2 polymorphism seems to contribute to interindividual variability in CIT metabolism
Hepatitis E Virus Rare Among HIV-Infected Population
Prevalence of HEV viremia three in 2,919 plasma samples from HIV-infected adults
Medial, Not Lateral, Femorotibial Cartilage Change Predictive of OA
Loss of medial femorotibial cartilage thickness linked to radiographic and pain progression
FDA Approves Alecensa for ALK-Positive NSCLC
Drug is designed to block the effects of the ALK protein
FDA Approves Vistogard to Treat Chemotherapy Overdose
For overdose of the chemo drugs fluorouracil and capecitabine
Asthma Tied to Increased Risk of Chronic Migraines
Researchers suggest asthma is stronger predictor of chronic migraines than depression
SABCS: Laser Ablation May Be an Alternative Breast Cancer Tx
Procedure shows promise on tumors up to 2 cm in diameter, but more study is needed
SABCS: Tamoxifen, Anastrozole Both Prevent Recurrence in DCIS
However, side effects differ for the two medications
Paracentesis Underutilized in Patients With Cirrhosis, Ascites
In-hospital mortality down with paracentesis use; trend toward reduction in mortality for early tx
