Number of Newly ID’d U.S. Patients With Cancer Dropped During COVID-19
Decrease of 46.4 percent found for newly identified patients with six common cancer types during pandemic
Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women
One in four women report cost-related nonadherence versus one in seven men
38 Percent of Older Adults in U.S. Not Ready for Video Doctor Visits
Telephone visits may reach more patients, but 20 percent of older adults not ready for telephone visits
July 2020 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2020. This roundup includes...
Sex Differences in Income Vary With Proportion of Male Doctors
Sex difference in annual income lower in practices with 50 percent or less male physicians
Survivors of Adolescent, Young Adult ALL May Suffer Late Effects
Estimated 10-year cumulative incidence high for subsequent endocrine disease, cardiac disease
Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Two experts spoke with HD Live! about telemedicine's growth, best practices, outlook for the future
Teen HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal
Half of parents of unvaccinated teens have no intention to initiate the vaccine series
Most Gynecologic Cancer Therapy Not Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk
Only recent immunotherapy use linked to death due to COVID-19 in gynecologic oncology patients
ACS Issues Updated Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening
Screening, preferably with primary HPV testing, should start at age 25 and continue through age 65
