Number of Cancer Survivors Set to Top 22 Million by 2030
Fifty-six percent of cancer survivors diagnosed within past 10 years; 64 percent aged ≥65
Vitamin K Can Up Anticoagulation Stability in Patients on Warfarin
Findings seen in warfarin-treated patients with history of international normalized ratio instability
Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity
Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control, quality of life in seniors
Individualized Care Plans Advised for T2DM With Heart Failure
Diabetes mellitus, heart failure often occur concurrently, with each increasing risk of the other
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Dental Work Often Unnecessary
Dentists write 10 percent of all prescriptions for antibiotics in the United States
American Society of Clinical Oncology, May 31-June 4
The 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held...
Gait Speed Is Prognostic in Older Patients With Blood Cancer
Decrease in gait speed linked to higher mortality, increased odds of unplanned hospitalization, ED use
Survey Indicates Physician Misconduct Is Underreported
Most Americans do not know that state medical board is best resource to contact in case of complaint
Rapid Cycling Work Roster Improves Resident Sleep Practices
In addition, decreases seen in weekly work hours and in the occurrence of >16 consecutive hour shifts
