FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Drug targets the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway; first sanctioned treatment in the United States
Heterogeneous Association for Alcohol, CVD Presentation
Non-drinking linked to increased risks of unstable angina, MI, heart failure, ischemic stroke, PAD, AAA
Mobile App Cuts In-Person Visits After Breast Reconstruction
Number of visits down, increase in e-mails to doctors for ambulatory patients undergoing breast recon
No Hemodynamic Benefit With Levosimendan After Cardiac Sx
No decrease in 30-day mortality for patients undergoing hemodynamic support after cardiac sx
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Global Tobacco Control Treaty Has Reduced Smoking Rates
Countries agreed to implement measures such as tobacco taxes and smoke-free public areas
Perinatal HIV Infection Down in U.S. From 2002 to 2013
37.5% of mothers had HIV infection diagnosed pre-pregnancy in 2002-2005, vs 51.5% in 2010-2013
Spouses Bereaved by Suicide Have Elevated Health Risks
Elevated risks of developing mental disorders and physical disorders relative to general population
Single Dose of SSRI Prompted Healthy Food Choices During Test
Citalopram increased choices of more versus fewer healthy foods relative to placebo
Smartphone Device Analyzes Semen to Assess Male Fertility
Assay can analyze sample with less than 5 seconds processing time, and provide accurate evaluation
