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High levels of circulating leptin contribute to the development of severe lung injury by Influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 in mice with diet-induced obesity.
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Nucleoside and nucleotide analogues inhibit telomerase activity and leads to shortening of telomere length (TL) in activated PBMC’s in culture.
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Uncomplicated cellulitis, defined as cellulitis without abscess, is most often caused by streptococci.
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Risk of TB in older persons; Non-cocci cocci; A new “App” for your mobile phone
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Bacteria were present on the cell phones of all hospital clinicians studied, with potentially pathogenic microorganisms isolated from 29% of them. Contamination with pathogens was found more commonly with smart phones than with non-smart phones, and by multivariable analysis no other factor was associated with this difference.
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Perioperative beta-blockers; Medication use and pregnancy; Discontinuation of statins; FDA actions
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is common in community practice and it has been speculated that it is the result of chronic immune proliferation or infection. In a review of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry data, coupled with Medicare claims data, an association of CFS with non-Hodgkin lymphoma is clearly demonstrated.
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A colonic cleansing preparation has been approved by the FDA. The preparation contains sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and citric acid and forms sodium picosulfate and magnesium citrate upon reconstitution (PSMC). The preparation has been available outside the United States since 1980 and is manufactured and marketed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals as Prepopik.
