Racial/Ethnic Disparities ID’d in Childhood Cancer Survival
Survival disparities reduced after adjustment for health insurance and area-level socioeconomic status
ASH Issues Guideline on the Use of HSCT for Sickle Cell Disease
The use of HSCT for sickle cell disease is evolving, and no randomized controlled trials were identified in the evidence review for this guideline
Taxane-Containing Chemo Associated With Persistent Alopecia
However, many patients experience improvements in hair density with standard alopecia treatments
Pharmacies Often Not Notified of Discontinued Rx
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events
AI Could Improve Accuracy of Breast Ultrasound Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence system achieved higher AUROC than average of 10 board-certified breast radiologists
Abiraterone Acetate + Prednisone Cuts Metastasis in Prostate Cancer
And standard of care plus abiraterone improves survival in men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer
Race Alone Does Not Explain Disparities in Cancer Screening
Other factors like physical disability and insurance coverage also play a role in explaining disparities
Vaccines Effective in Preventing Symptomatic COVID-19 in Health Care Workers
Findings seen even for those at risk for severe disease and racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by the pandemic
Artificial Intelligence Better Than Risk Factors for Predicting Cancer Risk
Findings seen for screening-detected breast cancer, but not interval cancer risk
From 1999 to 2019, Death Rates Higher in Rural Versus Urban Areas
Death rates higher in rural areas for both males and females; difference in rates widened during study period
