Agent Orange Tied to MGUS in Vietnam Vets
Exposed veterans have higher rates of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism
Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase
Immunological Cross-Reactions May Increase Food Allergies
IgE stimulated by a cross-reactive inhalant allergen can result in allergic reactions to diverse foods
August 2015 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Genomic Sequencing Benefits Some Childhood Cancer Patients
Benefits seen for some children and young adults with relapsed or refractory cancer
Periodontal Disease Predicts CAC Progression in Type 1 Diabetes
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes
Nonalbuminuric CKD Ups Cardiovascular Morbidity in T1DM
Also linked to increase in all-cause mortality, but not albuminuria or end-stage renal disease
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Takayasu Arteritis, Ulcerative Colitis Co-Occurrence Rate High
6.4 percent of patients with TAK had UC; diseases share considerable proportion of genetic background
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers don't know if the drugs signal developing disease, or contribute to it
