Mutation Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality
The risk of dying of prostate cancer doubled in the presence of a genetic mutation affecting testosterone production, a large prospective cohort study showed. The 5-year risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM) increased from 1.7% to as much as 4%, depending on the genotype of the HSD3B1(1245C) allele. In a subgroup of patients with metastatic […]
Paramagnetic Rim Lesions Highly Specific in MS Diagnosis
The presence of paramagnetic rim lesions (PRLs) on MRI was highly specific for multiple sclerosis (MS) in people suspected to have the disease, a prospective multicenter study showed. Based on 2017 McDonald criteria for MS diagnosis, the presence of one or more PRLs showed 88% specificity (95% CI 79-98%), 80% sensitivity (95% CI 68-91%), and […]
Omicron Variant Presence Confirmed in Wyoming – Wyoming Department of Health
Omicron Variant Presence Confirmed in Wyoming December 17, 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, at least one case involving the newer omicron variant has been confirmed within the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Lab sequencing has confirmed an Albany County adult with recent domestic travel is infected with the omicron variant […]