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Intervention Reduces Fear of Recurrence in Breast CA Survivors
Attention and Interpretation Modification for Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence improves health worries
Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery
Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
Many Advanced NSCLC Patients Not Getting Helpful Treatment
Study found 21 percent went without therapy, even though it could boost survival
Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women
Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy
Report Highlights National Cardiovascular Trends in 2014
Data from four registries shows effectiveness of care and identifies areas with room for improvement
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Prognostic After CRC Surgery
CIMP-high is significant prognostic factor in multivariate analysis for patients after CRC resection
Soft Robotic Sleeve Can Replicate Heart’s Natural Rhythm
Device found to support heart function in a porcine model of acute heart failure
ASCO: Moderate Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced CRC
Patients only appeared to derive benefit from moderate -- not vigorous -- activity
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Often Missed by Plastic Surgeons
As many as one in 10 patients seeking facial plastic surgery may have body dysmorphia
