Lean Mass Lower in Survivors of Pediatric Abdominal, Pelvic Tumors
Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides
Delayed Radiotherapy Not Tied to Worse Survival in Prostate Cancer
Initiation of RT up to six months after androgen deprivation therapy not tied to worse overall survival
Convalescent Plasma Efficacious for Severe COVID-19
Significant reduction seen in mortality, specifically among patients transfused with plasma within 72 hours
Drug Combo Prolongs Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Findings seen for azacitidine + venetoclax in older patients ineligible for intensive chemotherapy
GI Surgical Outcomes Worse With Preop Use of Opioids, Sedatives
Findings seen in patients undergoing colorectal resection for nontrauma reasons
Surgical Delays Not Life-Threatening in Early Breast Cancer
Increased time to surgery linked to elevated odds of pathological upstaging in DCIS, not in invasive cancer
ASH Issues Guidelines on Newly Diagnosed AML in Older Adults
Antileukemic therapy recommended over supportive care for patients who are candidates for such therapy
Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups
Non-Hispanic Black physicians more likely to report satisfaction with work-life integration versus White doctors
Sharp Drop in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Mortality Seen in Recent Years
Reduction in incidence plus treatment advances explain the reduction in mortality
Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors
Physicians should be mindful of cues that patient may not hear or understand and repeat or rephrase
