ASCO: Drop in Cancer Mortality Greater With Medicaid Expansion
Estimated 785 fewer cancer deaths in 2017 in states that expanded Medicaid
Adherence to Diabetes Meds May Cut Mortality in Colorectal Cancer
Patients with colorectal cancer and diabetes have better survival with adherence to diabetes meds
May 2020 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for May 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
Wide regional variation seen for availability of telehealth outpatient visits, tele-ICU services
Lasting Drop Seen in CRC Incidence, Death After Negative Colonoscopy
Reductions only seen for 10.1 to 17.4 years of follow-up after high-quality colonoscopy
Platinum Therapy May Up Survival in Pancreatic Cancer With DNA Repair Defects
PFS longer in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with versus without homologous recombination deficiency
Updated Guidelines Issued for Management of Diverticulitis
CT scan is most appropriate initial imaging modality; lifestyle interventions can reduce risk
Antiobesity Meds May Curb Weight Regain After RYGB
Statistical models suggest phentermine, topiramate, combination can slow, prevent weight regain
