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Meningococcal Disease ID'd in Men Who Have Sex With Men

Following reports of invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has recommended that MSM who have engaged in intimate contact with another man should undergo vaccination.

Study Links Autism to Perinatal Exposure to Air Pollutants

Perinatal exposure to air pollutants is associated with increased odds of autism spectrum disorder, with stronger correlations seen for boys than girls.

Cognitive Impairment, APOE Linked to Aβ Lipidation State

For older adults, the lipidation state of β-amyloid (Aβ) peptides is associated with cognitive impairment and APOE genotype, and can be modulated by diet.

Racial Discrepancy in Outcomes for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Among men with very-low-risk prostate cancer who meet criteria for active surveillance but undergo radical prostatectomy, African-American race is associated with poorer outcomes, with higher rates of disease upgrading and adverse pathology.

Physical Function Limitations Prevalent in Prediabetes

Middle-aged and older adults with prediabetes have an increased likelihood of physical function limitations.

Preschoolers' Eating Habits Tied to Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The eating behaviors of preschool-aged children may be tied to measures of future cardiovascular risk.

Rates of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Vary by State

Obesity, age, race/ethnicity, hospital characteristics, and insurance type may contribute to the variability in rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) between states.

Increasing Red Meat Intake Ups Risk of Diabetes

For U.S. adults, increasing red meat consumption is associated with a subsequent increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Insulin-Like Peptide 3 Levels Decreased in Cryptorchidism

Insulin-like peptide 3 levels are decreased in cryptorchidism and correlate negatively with bisphenol A.

Some Antibiotics Up Risk of Statin Toxicity in Older Adults

In older adults, concomitant administration of clarithromycin, or erythromycin, with a statin that is metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4 (CYP3A4) increases the risk for statin toxicity.