SVR Rates Up With New Regimens for HCV and HIV Coinfection
Studies show high rates for all-oral, interferon-free 3D plus ribavirin regimen, ledipasvir + sofosbuvir
ASCO: Survival Down in Some Cases of Active Surveillance
Lower survival for intermediate-risk disease, compared to low-risk cases
AAN: Aspirin Resistance Predicts More Severe Stroke
What causes aspirin resistance isn't known
ASCO: Testicular Cancer May Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer
But it's too soon to make any recommendations, and overall risk is low, researcher says
Centralized Reminder System Could Increase Vaccination Rates
Centralized notification system might be more effective than doctors' office messages
Water Used to Mix Baby Formula Plays Role in Arsenic Level
Researchers find overall amounts low, but recommend testing privately supplied tap water
Quality of Care Lacking for ESRD in Lupus Nephritis
Minority race/ethnicity and lack of private insurance associated with inadequate care in U.S.
Nasal Allergies Tied to Increased Nasopharyngeal Cancer Risk
Even higher risk seen for patients with repeated visits for allergic rhinitis
Undiagnosed/Untreated HIV Implicated in Most New Cases
Findings suggest there's a long way to go in containing spread of the disease
Low Vitamin D May Be More Closely Tied to DM Than Obesity
Vitamin D levels more closely linked to glucose levels than body mass index