CDC: U.S. Cancer Mortality Rate Continues to Fall
But there's been a concerning increase in liver cancer
Low Testosterone Predicts Mortality in Advanced Liver Disease
Both low testosterone, sarcopenia tied to increased mortality; low testosterone is better predictor
MRI More Accurate Than Transient Elastography for NAFLD
Better diagnostic performance for MRI- versus TE-based measurements for liver fibrosis, steatosis
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Some Cancers
Effect was seen most strongly with colon, gastrointestinal tumors
Case of Hepatitis E Transmission Via Plasma Exchange
Transmission of HEV through plasma exchange for acute humoral rejection after kidney transplant
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Certain Cancers
Study suggests that odds increase for some types of tumors, but drop for others
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
February 2016 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Prostate Cancer Tied to Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk
Risk highest for rectal cancer among prostate cancer patients treated with radiation
