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Mutations in DOCK2 ID’d in Early-Onset Invasive Infections
Biallelic mutations identified in five children with severe infections, autoimmunity, or both
Community-Acquired Pneumonia Confers Long-Term Risk
High risk of long-term adverse events versus general population, irrespective of age
Increased Sleep Duration Linked to Increased T2DM Risk
Correlation partially attenuated after adjustment for body mass index and change in weight
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Beneficial in Nonvalvular A-Fib
Fewer hemorrhagic strokes, cardiovascular or unexplained deaths, nonprocedural bleeding
Meta-Analysis: Oral Sex Is Not Risk Factor for Oral Cancer
Analysis shows no significant correlation between oral sex and oral cancer risk
Maternal Stress-Linked Changes in Vaginal Microbiota Explored
Changes in vaginal microbiota impact vaginal immunity, metabolic processes in mouse model
Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB
Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
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
Net Savings for Higher-Quality Colonoscopy
Those with higher polyp detection rates prevent more cancers, save more lives
Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients
About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
