Increased Infection-Linked Mortality in DM Greater for T1DM
Risk up for various infections; increased risk seems greater for type 1 than type 2 diabetes
Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB
Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
Maternal Stress-Linked Changes in Vaginal Microbiota Explored
Changes in vaginal microbiota impact vaginal immunity, metabolic processes in mouse model
Meta-Analysis: Oral Sex Is Not Risk Factor for Oral Cancer
Analysis shows no significant correlation between oral sex and oral cancer risk
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Beneficial in Nonvalvular A-Fib
Fewer hemorrhagic strokes, cardiovascular or unexplained deaths, nonprocedural bleeding
Unique White Matter Injuries for Anxiety, Depression Post TBI
Findings in mild traumatic brain injury patients; no such pattern for irritability
Prenatal DDT Exposure Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Women exposed to highest levels of DDT in utero had 3.7-fold higher risk than those with lowest exposure
FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats
Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
Daily Water Intake Not Adequate for Many U.S. Children
Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
More Evidence Needed for Chronic Fatigue Diagnosis, Treatments
Two reviews explore diagnosis/treatment options for myalgic encephalomyelitis/CFS