Laparoscopic Surgery Noninferior for Gastric Cancer at Five Years
At five years, OS, RFS similar for laparoscopic surgery and open distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer
USDA Gets Tough on Salmonella in Breaded Chicken Products
A very low level of Salmonella contamination in the products would lead to regulatory action
Rate of In-Hospital Adverse Events Declined From 2010 to 2019
Adverse event rates decreased for patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia, and major surgical procedures
Two Case Series Describe Acute Pediatric Hepatitis of Unknown Cause
Unclear whether human adenovirus is the causative agent for acute hepatitis in these children
Negative CT May Prompt Discharge of Patients With Abdominal Seat Belt Sign
Presence of free fluid may serve as the most effective binary classifier for presence of hollow viscus injury
FDA to Take a Hard Look at Its Food, Tobacco Programs
Agency has been under heightened scrutiny since the nationwide infant formula shortage and debate over e-cigarette products
Surveillance of High-Risk Group May Downstage Pancreatic Cancer
For patients with screen-detected PDAC, median survival was 9.8 years versus 1.5 for those with PDAC detected outside of surveillance
More Hospitalizations, Illnesses Reported From Daily Harvest Crumbles
Company said last week that it is doing comprehensive testing to rule out potential causes
Outpatient Antibiotic Management of Appendicitis Feasible for Selected Adults
Outpatients miss fewer workdays, have similar frequency of return health care visits, high satisfaction
Relative Risk Curves for Alcohol Use Vary by Region, Age
59.1 percent of those consuming harmful amounts of alcohol in 2020 were aged 15 to 39 years; 76.9 percent were men