Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genomic sequencing has a higher molecular diagnostic yield than targeted neonatal gene sequencing for infants suspected of having a genetic disorder, according to a study published in the July 11 issue of the …
Learn MoreIncidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D₃ Supplementation
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For generally healthy older adults, vitamin D3 supplementation at 1,600 IU/day or 3,200 IU/day is associated with a reduction in the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) during five years of follow-up, accord…
Learn MoreReview IDs Certain Higher Mortality Risks for Patients With Fibromyalgia
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with fibromyalgia have an increased risk for mortality, particularly from infections and suicide; however, they appear to have a lower risk for death due to cancer, according to a review published onl…
Learn MoreAre Specific Occupational Exposures Linked to Ovarian Cancer?
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain occupations, industries, and occupational exposure to specific agents are associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer, according to a study published online July 10 in Occupational & Environme…
Learn More2019 to 2021 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Developmental Disability
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of any diagnosed developmental disability increased in children aged 3 to 17 years during 2019 to 2021, according to a July data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pr…
Learn MoreInvoluntary Childlessness Stable Across 1916 to 1975 Birth Cohorts
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of primary and secondary involuntary childlessness changed little across 1916 to 1975 birth cohorts, but assisted reproductive technology (ART) success increased over time, according to a study…
Learn MoreVariation Noted in Physician Turnover Rates From 2010 to 2020
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physician turnover rates increased from 2010 to 2014, then stabilized through 2017, with no indication of an increase during the first three quarters of 2020, coincident with COVID-19, according to a study p…
Learn MoreOverweight/Obese BMI Linked to Worse Survival in Young People With Leukemia
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), overweight/obese body mass index (BMI) is associated with worse outcomes, according to a study published online July 11 in Blo…
Learn MoreAI Tool Allows Identification of Malignant Cells in Gliomas
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An artificial intelligence system can identify cancer cells and predict genetic mutation status of gliomas using intraoperative cryosection samples, according to a study published online July 7 in Med.Noting…
Learn MoreLower Frequency of Social Contact Linked to Lower Total Brain Volume
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, lower frequency of social contact is associated with lower total and cognitive function-related regional brain volumes, according to a study published online July 12 in Neurology.Naoki Hira…
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