Reducing Tx May Harm Safety in Early HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer
For patients with stage III disease, intensification to triple-modality therapy may improve survival
Rituximab Effective for Lupus-Associated Cytopenia
Overall initial response rate of 86 percent in 71 patients, with complete response for 60.5 percent
Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade May Cut Invasive Procedures
Associated with lower use of procedures for hemorrhage control in vaginal delivery
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Linked to Cerebral Blood Flow
In obese, overweight adults with T2DM, long-term weight loss intervention tied to greater blood flow
Multicomponent Strategies Most Effective for BP Control
In patients with hypertension, multilevel, multicomponent strategies may be best
Hepatitis B Vaccination Often Missed Among HIV Patients
More than one-third of adult HIV patients receiving medical care have not been vaccinated
Early Menarche May Affect Mental Health in Adulthood
Increased risk of depression, antisocial behaviors in adolescence may carry into adulthood
Both Narrowband UVB, Psoralen UVA Helpful for Hand Eczema
Two treatments result in similar improvements in severity of chronic palmar hand eczema
Preoperative G-Tube Placement Associated With Cost Savings
In patients with aerodigestive tract cancers, pre- versus postoperative placement linked to lower costs
FDA Removes Boxed Warning From Certain Asthma Medications
Decision applies to long-acting beta agonists used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids
