Higher Frequency of BRCA Mutations Seen in Black Women
In study of those under 50 with invasive form of disease, 12 percent had BRCA1, BRCA2 mutations
Challenges in Replicating Results of Psychology Studies
Reason to suspect similar issues across disciplines, researcher says
Growth Hormone May Benefit Bone Health in Older Women
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
Comprehensive Strategy IDs Mutation in Homologous Genes
Approach can accurately detect mutations in genes with multiple copies of highly homologous sequences
Foot Site Independent Risk Factor for Melanoma Outcome
Negative independent prognostic factor for disease-specific survival and disease-free interval
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers don't know if the drugs signal developing disease, or contribute to it
Lower Risk of Dabigatran-Tied Bleeding With Gastroprotection
Concomitant use of gastroprotective agents linked to lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Takayasu Arteritis, Ulcerative Colitis Co-Occurrence Rate High
6.4 percent of patients with TAK had UC; diseases share considerable proportion of genetic background
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
