Potential First U.S. Gene Therapy Now Under FDA Review
Tisagenlecleucel could be a one-time treatment for children and young adults with advanced leukemia
Blood Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible
Test screens for two biomarkers: thrombospondin-2 and CA19-9.
Large Study Shows Eating Better at Any Age Can Prolong Life
Researchers suggest it's never too late to benefit from a commitment to eating healthier
Study Supports Observation Only for Most Low-Risk Prostate CA
20-year study found little difference in mortality rates, more complications with surgery
Tall, Obese Men at Higher Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Study found taller, heavier males were more likely to develop prostate cancer, die from it
Medicaid Enrollees Are Satisfied With Their Health Care
Enrollees rate their overall health care at 7.9, on average, on a scale of 1 to 10
Rivaroxaban OK for Stroke Prevention in Cancer Patients
Safety, efficacy in cancer patients similar to the general population
Health Service Use Unchanged From 1996-1997 to 2011-2012
Expenditures for various categories of medical services increased in almost every category assessed
Decisional Regret Doesn’t Differ by Treatment in Prostate Cancer
Only African-American race was associated with greater regret across time
Patients Are Often Recording Doctor’s Visits
Patients may be using tapes to remember important details about visits; often share with caregivers
