PSA Testing Rates Up in the U.S. After Change in Guidance
Prostate-specific antigen testing rates increased for men aged 40 to 89 years following 2017 revision of USPSTF recommendation on screening
Giving Nivolumab/Ipilimumab First Ups Overall Survival in Melanoma
Two-year overall survival 72 percent for those starting with N/I, 52 percent for those starting with dabrafenib/trametinib
AAV Gene Transfer Feasible for the Treatment of Hemophilia A
In a phase 1-2 trial, 16 of 18 men had sustained expression of factor VIII after gene transfer with adeno-associated viral vector (SPK-8011)
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
Colorectal Cancer Risk Up for Patients With Psoriasis
In subgroup analysis according to sex, increased risk for CRC seen for female, but not male psoriasis patients
FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Can Help Surgeons Spot Ovarian Cancers
Drug is designed to improve surgeon's ability to detect ovarian cancer while operating on a patient
Old Spice, Secret Antiperspirants Recalled Due to Benzene
Proctor & Gamble said that it has not received any reports of harm from the recalled products
Cervical Cancer Deaths Down Following HPV Vaccine Introduction
Reductions in cervical cancer incidence, mortality in the U.S. greater for those aged 15 to 24 years than those aged 25 to 29, 30 to 39 years
FDA Approves Livtencity for Posttransplant Cytomegalovirus
Livtencity is indicated for posttransplant CMV that does not respond to available antiviral treatments
Sulfur Microbial Diet May Increase Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Sulfur microbial diet features high intakes of low-calorie drinks, red meats, processed meats and low intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains
