High Response Seen for All Hep C Tx Models in Injection Drug Users
Directly observed therapy tied to greater adherence than self-administered individual treatment
New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria
New topics relate to clinically suspected vascular malformation of extremities, gestational trophoblastic disease
Older Patients With Crohn Disease May Benefit From Early Combo Tx
Early step-up combo therapy includes tumor necrosis factor-α antagonist plus an antimetabolite
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
Alcohol, Drug Misuse Tied to Long-Term Health Problems
Despite recovery, chronic physical disease continues to impact quality of life, life expectancy
Patient Behaviors Identified That Impact Weight Regain After RYGB
Independent links for sedentary time, eating fast food, eating when feeling full, eating continuously
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...
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Key to Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Three factors independently linked to prolonged survival in BR/LA pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Bariatric Embolization Feasible for Treatment of Severe Obesity
Bariatric embolization results in weight loss for up to 12 months, increase in quality of life
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
