Myocarditis Rare Side Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Myocarditis with ICIs may be more common than initially thought; responds to higher steroid dosages
Leukemia, and Its Treatment, May Pose Neurocognitive Risks
Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers may identify those at greater risk for poor neuro-related outcomes
Interns’ Schedule Takes Toll on Sleep, Physical Activity, Mood
Findings based on eight-month evaluation of new interns using Fitbit activity trackers
Few Indoor Tanners Have Been Screened for Skin Cancer
Correlates of screening include older age, family history of melanoma or skin cancer, high SPF sunscreen use
mRNA Assay Less Sensitive Than DNA Assay for Latent HPV
A 69.3 percent difference was seen in HPV mRNA results compared with previous HPV DNA results
ACA Marketplaces Expand Coverage for Chronically Ill
Enrollees have more chronic conditions, health care use versus other privately insured individuals
Online Doc Reviews Don’t Reflect Patient Satisfaction Surveys
No difference in Press Ganey PSS for physicians with versus those without negative online reviews
Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy Differ in Women With Implants
Palpable cancers often detected at smaller size in breasts with implants; higher rates of mastectomy
Metabolic Abnormalities Seen in Testicular Cancer Survivors
HTN, increased LDL and total cholesterol levels; lower rates of decreased HDL levels, abdominal fat
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
However, more than half of all prescriber's patient directions could be categorized into 25 concepts