IGF2 Variant Affects Prenatal and Postnatal Growth
Severe growth restriction for family members who inherit the variant through paternal transmission
Herpes Simplex Virus Can Mimic Premature Rupture of Membranes
Case vignette describes woman with leakage of clear fluid, despite normal amniotic fluid volume
Exotic Squirrels Transmit Deadly Virus to Breeders in Germany
Breeders diagnosed with encephalitis and died within two to four months of symptom onset
Pockets of U.S. Have Excessive Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Areas include parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia, and eastern Virginia
Genetic Mutations May Impact Outcomes in Aplastic Anemia
Genetic evaluation may help predict prognosis in aplastic anemia
Mortality Rates Declining for Many Cancers
Rates predicted to meet Healthy People 2020 targets for breast, lung, prostate cancers
Weight Loss + Vitamin D3 Cuts IL-6 in Postmenopausal Women
Reduction in inflammatory biomarkers among women with BMI >25 kg/m², low serum 25(OH)D
In Elderly, Moderate Exercise Ups Cholesterol Transfer to HDL
Higher transfers of unesterified, esterified cholesterol to HDL in exercisers vs sedentary women
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Hep C Infections Underreported in the United States
In one state, only one from 183 diagnosed cases met reporting criteria for CDC