Response to COVID-19 Vaccine Variable in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Considerable variation seen in magnitude of antibody response, from 5 to 7,882 AU/mL, following two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Very Elderly Can Benefit From Brain Tumor Surgery
While there is short-term excess mortality, cumulative survival is similar to the general population
Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer
Higher familial risks for early-onset cancer seen in Latinos, Blacks for solid tumors and in Asian/Pacific Islanders for hematologic cancers
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
Women’s Cancer Screenings Plummeted During Pandemic
Decline especially noticeable among women of racial and ethnic minority groups with low incomes
Ovarian Stimulation Drugs Not Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Use of clomiphene citrate or gonadotropins, alone or in combination, not associated with increased risk for breast cancer
Low Exercise May Amplify Link Between Poor Sleep, Mortality Risk
Highest risks for all-cause, total CVD, total cancer, lung cancer mortality seen in no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/poor sleep group
Lower BMI Cutoff Tied to Endometrial Cancer in Chinese Women
Lower obesity threshold of BMI ≥25 kg/m2 tied to increased risk of endometrial cancer in Asian women presenting with postmenopausal bleeding
Guideline Updated for Blood Management During Heart Surgery
Measures of blood conservation should be undertaken, including retrograde autologous priming of cardiopulmonary bypass circuit
Drop Seen in Physician Work Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Full-time status significantly declined among female physicians with preschool-aged children
