Worse Survival for BRCA Germline Mutation Carriers in Pancreatic CA
For BRCA germline mutation carriers, better survival seen with platinum-based chemotherapy
Prediction Tool Helps Tailor Lung Cancer Screening to Patients
Researchers create web-based decision tool to facilitate personalized discussions
Senior CA Patients Also Benefit From Palliative Radiotherapy
Benefit of palliative radiation for bone metastasis across age groups; older age should not preclude tx
ACS Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening to Start at Age 45
Average-risk adults aged 45+ should undergo high-sensitivity stool-based test, structural exam
ICU Mortality Similar for Patients With Hematologic CA ± Chemo
However, patients with hematologic cancer receiving chemotherapy have longer ICU, hospital stays
American Urological Association, May 18-21
The American Urological Association's 2018 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 18 to 21 in...
FDA Approves Palynziq for Phenylketonuria
Drug is a novel enzyme therapy for adult patients with PKU with uncontrolled blood Phe concentrations
PSA Level Three Months After Radiation Tx May Predict Outcome
Findings for men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer
Financial Incentives May Up Rates of Smoker Abstinence
Redeemable deposits, rewards superior to free cessation aids with respect to sustained abstinence
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
