Cryptorchidism raises risk for testicular cancer

Boys who have undescended testes at birth are at increased risk for developing testicular cancer when older, according to a new meta-analysis. The question is whether the risk is significant enough to require regular monitoring for malignancy. » More

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APA approves new DSM-5

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has approved proposed revisions to the new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to be published in May 2013. » More

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CDC: Teenagers infected with HIV are not aware

More than one-fourth of new HIV infections in the United States are among young persons aged 13 to 24 years, and most of them do not know they are infected, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). » More

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Tool assesses risk of future obesity in newborns

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses traditional risk factors to predict whether a newborn will develop obesity as a child or adolescent. The tool may be useful in focusing early interventions on children at risk. » More

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PCR detects viruses behind unexplained fevers

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing can identify pathogenic viruses that could be responsible for fever without an apparent source in young children, says a new study. The finding may help to reduce unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics for viral infections. » More

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