Chromosomally Inherited HHV-6 Linked to Elevated Risk of Angina
Researchers note that only 1 percent of people may be affected
Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients
About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
Net Savings for Higher-Quality Colonoscopy
Those with higher polyp detection rates prevent more cancers, save more lives
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
Fluoroquinolone Preventive Therapy Deemed Beneficial in TB
Health system savings, health benefits with therapy for contacts of patients with multi-drug resistant TB
Maternal Stress-Linked Changes in Vaginal Microbiota Explored
Changes in vaginal microbiota impact vaginal immunity, metabolic processes in mouse model
Meta-Analysis: Oral Sex Is Not Risk Factor for Oral Cancer
Analysis shows no significant correlation between oral sex and oral cancer risk
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Beneficial in Nonvalvular A-Fib
Fewer hemorrhagic strokes, cardiovascular or unexplained deaths, nonprocedural bleeding
Unique White Matter Injuries for Anxiety, Depression Post TBI
Findings in mild traumatic brain injury patients; no such pattern for irritability
Prenatal DDT Exposure Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Women exposed to highest levels of DDT in utero had 3.7-fold higher risk than those with lowest exposure