Irish journal of medical science
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are tissue-specific and highly stable and may serve as early molecular markers of adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). ⋯ Aberrant expression of lncRNAs was strongly associated with the adverse pregnancy outcomes in GDM.
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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is not recommended as a population screening measure for prostate cancer. PSA testing is nevertheless widespread and is associated with harm due to false-positive test results, overdiagnosis and economic costs. ⋯ Men at our practice are significantly exposed to PSA testing. We found evidence of possible overdiagnosis.