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Most cancer drugs that enter the market in Europe have no evidence of benefit for survival or quality of life

Most Cancer Drugs Approved in Europe Show No Survival Benefit

Even in the postmarketing period, half of cancers have no evidence of significant survival gain
For hospitalized patients with diabetes

Acute Kidney Injury Ups Risk for Post-Discharge Hypoglycemia

AKI associated with 27 percent increased risk of hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 25 to 29

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Both paper-based and electronic health records have shortcomings in terms of quality of content

Quality Issues for Both Paper-, Electronic-Based Health Records

Study affirms poor quality of nursing documentation, as well as lack of knowledge and skills
From the first half of 2016 to the second half of 2016

2016 Saw Increase in Birth Defects Potentially Linked to Zika

From first to second half of 2016, increase in number of birth defects potentially related to Zika
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of June 22 to 26

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
There is wide variation in thyroidectomy rates among Medicare beneficiaries nationally

Across U.S., Wide Variation Seen in Thyroidectomy Rates

Rate per 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries ranges from 22 to 139, a 6.2-fold difference
Women with very low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or low triglycerides have an increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke

Very Low LDL-C, Triglycerides Tied to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Women

Women with very low LDL or triglycerides should be monitored for other modifiable stroke risk factors
For adolescents with macromastia

Reduction Mammaplasty Linked to Improved HRQoL in Teens

Improvements in health-related quality of life, breast symptoms, regardless of age, BMI
The incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury is 4.9 percent

Overall Incidence of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury 4.9 Percent

Risk factors include vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, prolonged second stage of labor