AACR: Study Ties Oral Bacteria to Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Two strains of oral bacteria -- P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans -- linked to higher risk
Generic Antivirals Equally Effective to Brand Rx in Hep C
Inexpensive antivirals could be a game-changer in many countries, researchers say
Article Offers Ways to Address Overlooked Details in Practice
Positive impression can be created in waiting room, front desk, hallway, examination room
Decrease in Medicare Spending for 2012 ACO Entrants
First full year of Medicare Shared Savings Program contracts linked to early drop in Medicare spending
Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Chronic Kidney Disease
Risk increased the longer people used the medications
2016 Match Marks Record Highs for Registrants, Matching
Total of 30,750 positions available; overall match rate 96.2%, with 96.3% of first-year positions filled
Only Half of Rectal CA Patients Receiving Standard of Care
Uninsured and minority patients have lower odds of receiving standard therapies, researchers find
Hepatitis C Found to Up Odds for Certain Head and Neck Cancers
Researcher sees need for improved screening, treatment
Health Care Workers Skip Hand Washing One-Third of the Time
Outpatient facility staff also found to be lacking at safe injection practices
HCV-Infected Liver Transplants Can Work for HCV+ Patients
Findings might help reduce organ waiting list, researchers say
