First-line Combo Misses PFS Goal in CRC Trial
A first-line multi-drug combination therapy surprised researchers when it did not meet the study’s...
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Author: Janine Anthes
Achilles Heel of Tumor Cells
In 90 percent of all cases of colon cancer, the tumour cells have one thing in common: the APC...
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Syringe Exchange Program Has Positive Impact on HIV Diagnoses
Estimated 10,592 HIV diagnoses averted in Philadelphia, 1,891 diagnoses in Baltimore over 10 years
Read MoreSyringe Exchange Program Has Positive Impact on HIV Diagnoses
Estimated 10,592 HIV diagnoses averted in Philadelphia, 1,891 diagnoses in Baltimore over 10 years
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AHA: Intensive BP Control May Increase Life Expectancy
Implementation of treatment according to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines is cost-effective for high-risk
Read MoreASN: Encephalopathy Up in CKD Patients on Higher-Dose Baclofen
Risk for hospitalization with encephalopathy higher for baclofen starting dose of ≥20 versus <20 mg/day
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ACR: Few Serious Infections Seen in Infants Exposed to non-TNFis, Tofacitinib
Findings observed for offspring of mothers receiving tofacitinib, non-TNFis for inflammatory disease
Read MoreU.S. States Can Do More to Prevent, Treat Lung Cancer
Considerable variation found between states in five-year survival, treatment, early diagnosis, screening
Read MoreHealth Groups Urge President to Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes
Public health advocates launch television, print, and social media campaign
Read MoreImaging Rates Continue to Rise Despite Efforts to Reduce
Estimates show 30 percent or more of imaging exams across United States and Canada unnecessary
Read MoreMore Hospital Days Seen With Antipsychotic Use in Alzheimer Disease
Number of hospital days up by more than 50 percent in AD patients initiating antipsychotic medication
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High-Risk Surgical Patients Benefit From Teaching Hospitals
Better outcomes per cost seen for general and vascular surgery, but not orthopedic surgery
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Physical Activity After Cancer Diagnosis Improves Survival
Findings seen among postmenopausal breast cancer patients regardless of activity level prediagnosis
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Smartwatch App Shows Promise for Identifying Atrial Fibrillation
Among those notified of irregular pulse, positive predictive value 0.84 for observing a-fib on ECG
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Cannabis Use Disorder Up With Recreational Pot Legalization
Past-year cannabis use disorder increased among those aged 12 to 17 years, those aged 26 years and older
Read MoreAHA: Intensive BP Control May Increase Life Expectancy
Implementation of treatment according to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines is cost-effective for high-risk
Read MoreACR: Few Serious Infections Seen in Infants Exposed to non-TNFis, Tofacitinib
Findings observed for offspring of mothers receiving tofacitinib, non-TNFis for inflammatory disease
Read MoreU.S. States Can Do More to Prevent, Treat Lung Cancer
Considerable variation found between states in five-year survival, treatment, early diagnosis, screening
Read More
Health Groups Urge President to Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes
Public health advocates launch television, print, and social media campaign
Read More
Imaging Rates Continue to Rise Despite Efforts to Reduce
Estimates show 30 percent or more of imaging exams across United States and Canada unnecessary
Read More