TXNIP May Mediate Insulin Sensitivity in Caloric Restriction
Better peripheral insulin sensitivity tied to reduction in insulin-stimulated thioredoxin-interacting protein
CDC: Source of Infant Pertussis Infection Most Often a Sibling
This denotes a change from past years, when mothers were most often the source
Histologic Regression Tied to Lower Odds of SLN Positivity
For patients with melanoma, regression linked to lower likelihood of sentinel lymph node positivity
Birth Asphyxia Tied to Fewer Than 10% of Cerebral Palsy Cases
Review suggests that causes other than asphyxia account for most cases in infants born at, near term
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
D.C. Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread
Effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over two years
Life Expectancy Increases Seen Worldwide
Data from 188 countries show average life expectancy is now about 71 years
Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Greater risk of subsequent Parkinson's for patients with asthma with more frequent admissions
Long-Term Remissions of CLL in First Personalized Cell Tx Trial
T cells reprogrammed to contain chimeric antigen receptor targeting CD19 protein on B cells
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to More Alzheimer’s Neuropathology
Effect may be driven by tau phosphorylation, researchers say