Genetic Variant Tied to Leukemia Risk in Hispanic Children
Novel susceptibility locus identified in the ERG gene for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Single-Application FIT Moderately Sensitive, Specific for CRC
Performance characteristics vary depending on the threshold for a positive result
FDA: Thermography No Substitute for Mammograms
Agency is taking action to stop false advertising about thermography
44.4 Million Estimated to Be Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer by 2069
From 2020 to 2069, 6.7 to 7.7 million cases could be averted by scaling up HPV vaccination by 2020
Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually
Long-observed demographic and economic factors expected to drive growth in health spending
One-Third of PCPs Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
Increased hospital market concentration tied to reduced quality in patient satisfaction measures
Sacituzumab Govitecan Promising in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Response rate of 33.3 percent, median response duration of 7.7 months observed in 108 patients
Rivaroxaban Does Not Reduce VTE Incidence in High-Risk Cancer Patients
Primary end point occurred in lower percentage of patients in 180-day period; difference not significant
