Gastroenterology
Guideline Issued for External Beam RT in Primary Liver Cancers
EBRT strongly recommended as potential first-line therapy for patients with HCC confined to liver who are not candidates for curative therapy
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
Mandate was a crucial component of the White House plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
Data Support Lowering Age for CRC Screening to 45 Years
For those aged 45 to 49 years, 32 percent had any neoplasia, 7.5 percent had advanced premalignant lesions, 0.58 percent had CRC
Senate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
Among those who voted against Califf's nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies
Incidence of Advanced Lung Cancer Continues to Decline in the U.S.
During 2014 to 2018, incidence continued to increase slowly for female breast cancer, remained stable for prostate cancer
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Big Business
Court also hearing arguments on separate vaccine mandate for most heath care workers
Major Financial Hardship Prevalent in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
At 12 months, cumulative incidence of major financial hardship was 71.3 percent, despite insurance cover
Physicians Lack Knowledge About Responsibilities Under ADA
71.2 percent of the physicians answered incorrectly about who determined reasonable accommodations for patients with disability
Israel Will Give Fourth COVID-19 Shot to People Older Than 60, Health Workers
About 60 percent of Israel's 9.4 million people are fully vaccinated with either a recent second dose or booster dose
Packaged Salads Tied to E. Coli Outbreak in Six States
The 13 people known to be infected include four who were hospitalized; no deaths reported so far
