Researchers have identified a group of cells that appear to be responsible for initiating childhood leukemia associated with the fusion gene TEL-AML1, a common form of the disease. Reuters Health Information
HER-2/neu status in 100 consecutive ductal breast carcinomas using the FDA and American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists (ASCO/CAP) scoring systems were evaluated. American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Molecular studies of cardiac dysfunction in patients with diabetes have opened new avenues of research on the intersection of these diseases. How might this affect management of the diabetic heart? Developments to Watch
A population-based study found greater heritability of MI and greater clustering of MI within families compared with stroke, which suggests that family history of stroke and MI should be considered separately when estimating risk. br / iHeartwire/i
An expert panel recommends that the upcoming revision of the 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria drop RF level as a criterion for rheumatoid arthritis classification in favor of ACPA and RF presence. Medscape Medical News
