Palliative Care Positively Affects Symptom Burden, QOL
But no effect on survival; findings for caregiver outcomes mixed
Mortality Rate From Infectious Diseases Holding Steady in U.S.
Although new threats have emerged, number of patients dying from infections has stayed fairly stable
Only Two Doses of HPV Vaccine Necessary for Younger Teens
Global study supports revised regimen for those under 15
Review Suggests Yoga Beneficial in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Significantly decreased bowel symptoms, disease severity, anxiety versus conventional treatment
Antidepressants + Exercise Beneficial in Late-Life Depression
Characteristics associated with remission for AD + PE include age 75 years and older, polypharmacy
Lean Six Methodology Can Cut Health Care-Linked Infections
Reduction in risk of health care-associated infection among patients undergoing surgical procedures
Increased Cost of CLL Tx Poses Considerable Financial Burden
Number of patients living with CLL projected to increase 55% by 2025; costs set to rise 590%
Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA
Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
Long-Term Improvement in Insulin Sensitivity After RYGB
Despite weight regain, long-term improvement seen in insulin sensitivity and adipose phenotypes
Many Nursing Home Residents Not Taking β-Blockers After AMI
Use of beta-blockers was less in older residents, those with higher functional impairment
