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Preventive Drugs Often Used in Last Year of a Cancer Patient’s Life
Preventive drugs, including antihypertensives and statins, frequently continued until final month of life
CDC: TB Incidence Declined Slightly in United States in 2017
Number of cases, disease incidence decreased globally, but more progress needed to meet targets
American Association for Cancer Research, March 29-April 3
The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held from March 29...
Female Infertility Specialists Make Less Than Male Specialists
Findings remain significant even when accounting for years in practice and type of practice
Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children
Mental health issues consistent across BMI groups; social, mechanical issues more common with higher BMI
Racial Disparities Persist in Revascularization for CHD
Rates of revascularization lower for black women with acute coronary syndrome, coronary heart disease
October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot
Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak
Ibrance Approval Expanded to Include Men With Breast Cancer
Kinase inhibitor approved in combination with endocrine therapy for male patients with breast cancer
Histologic Clearance of CIN2/3 Seen With HPV Therapeutic Vaccine
In phase II trial, rate of complete resolution of CIN2/3 significantly higher for vaccine versus placebo group
CDC: Prevalence of COPD High Among Some Nonsmokers
High prevalence observed in certain industries and occupations, including information industry
