Addition of Atezolizumab May Aid in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
Phase 3 trial shows prolonged progression-free survival for atezolizumab plus platinum-based chemo
Opioid-Related Deaths Less Likely Among Cancer Patients
Mortality lower despite common opioid prescriptions for cancer-related pain
Graduated Compression Stockings May Not Be Needed After Surgery
Low molecular weight heparin noninferior to LMWH plus GCS for preventing VTE after elective surgery
Cannabis Smoking May Increase Risk for Fungal Infection
After adjustment for age, immunocompromised status, odds ratio of fungal infection was 3.5
COVID-19 Pandemic Slowing Cancer Research
Findings based on survey of American Cancer Society research grantees
PM2.5 Linked to Later Mortality in Certain Pediatric, AYA Cancers
Mortality risk increased at 5 years, 10 years among those with pediatric lymphomas, CNS tumors
Atezolizumab-Bevacizumab Beats Sorafenib in Liver Cancer
Overall, progression-free survival longer with combo in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Risk Score May Predict Critical Illness at COVID-19 Admission
10 independent predictors in risk score include chest radiographic abnormality, age, hemoptysis, dyspnea
Dexrazoxane Preserves Cardiac Function in Pediatric Leukemia
Beneficial for patients with AML receiving anthracyclines, with no impact on event-free, overall survival
Severe Illness Reported in Some Children With COVID-19
83 percent of children admitted to 46 participating PICUs had significant preexisting comorbidities
