Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017
Exercise Linked to Reduced Mortality for Patients With Cancer
Mortality rate lower for habitually active patients and for those who started exercising after diagnosis
‘Aggressive Steps’ Needed to Stop Adolescent Use of E-Cigarettes
U.S. Surgeon General issues a call to action for parents, teachers, and health professionals
Cisplatin Superior to Cetuximab for HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer
Toxicity similar in two treatment groups at 24 months, but worse tumor control with cetuximab
Risk for Zoster Up Before Dx, During Tx of Hematologic Cancer
For solid organ cancers, the risk is greater among those receiving chemotherapy
2010 to 2014 Saw Increase in Anemia After Hospitalization
Increase not linked to increase in subsequent RBC use, rehospitalization, mortality within six months
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
Physician mothers report limited opportunities for advancement, financial inequalities, lack of support
Apixaban Prevents VTE in Cancer Patients Initiating Chemotherapy
Major bleeding occurred in more apixaban-treated than control patients
Post-Inflammatory Polyps Not Linked to Colorectal Neoplasia
PIPs linked to more severe inflammation, greater disease extent, reduced odds of sclerosing cholangitis
Medication Beliefs Affect Uptake of Preventive Tx for Breast Cancer
Uptake of preventive therapy low among those with strong concerns about tamoxifen, meds in general
