Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Almost Absent in FUT2 Nonsecretors
U.S. children with genetic polymorphism affecting secretor status seem to be protected from rotavirus
Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution
Reduction in fires related to deforestation may prevent deaths in South America
Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk
Overall risk of atopic dermatitis remained higher after adjustment for potential risk factors
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Novel Prediagnostic Biomarker ID’d for Non-Small-Cell Lung CA
Diacetylspermine identified as serum biomarker; has additive performance with pro-surfactant protein B
Meta-Analysis Links Adiposity to Increased Risk of Meningioma
High versus low levels of physical activity linked to reduction in risk of meningioma
Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Cancer Incidence, Mortality Lower Among Hispanics
Variations in cancer risk due to differences in exposure to carcinogens, screening rates, lifestyle
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes
Review finds these chemicals may boost odds by about 60 percent
