Günter Blobel (1936–2018)
Cell 173(2) 278-280 doi 10.1016/j.cell.2018.03.047 Abstract
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Lifestyle factors and 5-year abdominal fat accumulation in a minority cohort: the IRAS Family Study.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) 2011 06 1620(2) 421-7 doi 10.1038/oby.2011.171 Abstract The objective of this study was to examine whether lifestyle factors were associated with 5-year change in abdominal fat measured by computed...
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Rate of Pediatric Emergencies in Ambulatory Practices Identified
Most due to respiratory distress, psychiatric/behavioral emergencies, or seizures
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Integration of Opioid, Infectious Disease Treatment Needed
Expert panel recommends five action steps for treating opioid abuse and its intersecting epidemics
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Primary Care Provider Burnout Rate Low in Small Practices
In survey of independent practices in NYC, higher adaptive reserve linked to lower odds of burnout
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Labetalol Use Up for Patients With Preeclampsia and Asthma
Use of labetalol versus other antihypertensives linked to increased risk of status asthmaticus
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Broad Genetic Testing for NSCLC May Not Improve Survival
Compared with routine genetic testing, no improvement seen in unadjusted mortality rate
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Marijuana May Improve Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer
Some significant benefits observed in quality of life domains for patients with newly diagnosed HNC
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Many Americans Not Being Assessed for Depression
Men, people aged 75 and older, minorities, and uninsured are less likely to be screened
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HPV Legislation Doesn’t Impact Teen Sexual Behaviors
No substantive or significant associations between HPV legislation and adolescent sexual behaviors
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cfDNA Screening First for Trisomy 21 Doesn’t Cut Miscarriage Rate
Invasive testing if positive for trisomy 21 on cfDNA screen compared with immediate invasive testing
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Trends in HIV/AIDS Have Worsened in African-Americans
Action plan developed for community leaders that can reduce the disparity in HIV/AIDS
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Health Professionals Have Role in Warning About Impaired Driving
Substantial portion of drug-tested, fatally injured drivers test positive for opioids or marijuana
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Talazoparib Beneficial in Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer
Longer progression-free survival versus standard chemotherapy for patients with germline BRCA1/2
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DNR Orders Linked to Increased Mortality in Older Adults
Early versus late DNR tied to shorter median length of stay in hospitalized adults aged 65 years and older
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Reasons for Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures Explored
Psychological and emotional motivations more likely in patients wanting acne scar tx, tattoo removal
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Ancient Gene Protects Elephants From Cancer
The LIF6 gene destroys cells with damaged DNA
Read MoreRisk Factors, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
The New England journal of medicine 379(7) 633-644 doi 10.1056/NEJMoa1800256 Abstract BACKGROUND Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for death and cardiovascular outcomes than the general population. We investigated...
Read MoreSmoking Cessation, Weight Change, Type 2 Diabetes, and Mortality.
The New England journal of medicine 379(7) 623-632 doi 10.1056/NEJMoa1803626 Abstract BACKGROUND Whether weight gain after smoking cessation attenuates the health benefits of quitting is unclear. METHODS In three cohort studies...
Read MorePhase 3 Study of Ibalizumab for Multidrug-Resistant HIV-1.
The New England journal of medicine 379(7) 645-654 doi 10.1056/NEJMoa1711460 Abstract BACKGROUND Ibalizumab, a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody, blocks the entry of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) by noncompetitive...
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