Decreases Seen in Cancer Incidence, Death Rates
Two studies show decreases in incidence and death rates, but variation by sex, race/ethnicity, age
Invasive Breast Cancer Detection Up With Abbreviated Breast MRI
Detection rate for invasive breast cancer significantly higher with MRI versus digital breast tomosynthesis
Enoki Mushrooms From Korea Linked to Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak
30 hospitalizations reported; four deaths in California, Hawaii, New Jersey
CRC Risks Similar to General Population After Bariatric Surgery
Standardized incidence ratio increased for individuals with obesity without bariatric surgery
Many Clinicians Unaware of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Galactomannan testing for ICU patients with severe influenza used always or very often by 8 percent
More U.S. Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss in 2017 Than 2002
Use of eye care services improved in 2017, but more report being unable to afford eyeglasses
Risk Factors Linked to In-Hospital Death in COVID-19 Identified
Older age, higher score for organ failure, d-dimer >1 µg/mL linked to increased odds of in-hospital death
Second Case of HIV-1 Cure After Stem Cell Transplant Reported
HIV-1 viral load remained undetectable in plasma in patient up to 30 months after transplant
Pregnant Women With Depression More Likely to Use Cannabis
Authors call for education about risks, similar to efforts to stem tobacco use during pregnancy
Safety, Effectiveness of VKAs, DOACs Similar in General Practice
Risk for overall bleeding lower with vitamin K antagonists, but risk for mortality increased compared with DOACs
