Use of Extrapolation Common in FDA New Drug Approvals
Extrapolation of the findings from pivotal clinical trials to the approved indication most common for disease severity
Cryoablation More Effective for Some Early-Stage Renal Cell Carcinomas
Increased cancer-specific mortality seen with heat-based thermal ablation versus cryoablation for tumor size 3.1 to 4 cm
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where...
Socioeconomic Disparities Impact Immunotherapy Use in Urologic Cancers
Disparities seen based on income, education, and insurance status for both advanced kidney, bladder cancer
Attrition Prevalence 18 Percent for General Surgery Residents
Attrition significantly more common for females; uncontrollable lifestyle common cause of attrition
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Interfere With Male Fertility
No significant decreases seen in any sperm parameters following two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
History of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Linked to Seminoma
Seminoma patients with neurodevelopmental disorders were younger and had more stage IV disease
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
DoxyPEP Tied to Decreases in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Substantial declines seen in chlamydia and syphilis incidence after initiation
