Globalization of Cancer Trials Tied to Lower Enrollment of Blacks
Significant inverse correlation identified between proportion of patients enrolled outside the U.S. and disparity score
3.4 Percent of U.S. Workers Are Current E-Cigarette Users
Prevalence of e-cigarette use highest for workers in accommodation, food services industry; food preparation and serving-related occupations
Ambulatory Function Poorer for Older Cancer Survivors
Poorer ambulatory function associated with increased risks for mortality; significant associations seen for nine cancer types
AI Algorithm May Differentiate Polyps on CT Colonography
Adding machine learning-based image analysis allows noninvasive differentiation of benign and premalignant polyps
Egg, Cholesterol Intake Linked to Higher Mortality
Increased mortality associated with egg consumption largely influenced by cholesterol intake
Pediatric Oncology Services Disrupted During Pandemic
Newly diagnosed pediatric cancer cases decreased in 43 percent of centers; treatment abandonment increased in 34 percent
Nivolumab Plus Cabozantinib Tops Sunitinib for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Combination therapy superior with respect to progression-free, overall survival and overall response for first-line treatment of advanced RCC
NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19
While the treatment seemed safe, no significant differences in outcomes were seen between patients receiving convalescent plasma or placebo
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
Threshold ID’d for Urine Test to Rule Out Prostate Cancer
In validation study, 3.7 percent of grade group ≥2 cancers missed with MyProstateScore value ≤10