Favorable Outcomes for Vitiligo in Nivolumab-Treated Melanoma
Patients with vitiligo had higher objective response rate; prolonged progression-free, overall survival
CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Electric Power Morcellation Use Down Following FDA Warning
Hysterectomies done with power morcellators have dropped significantly
Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies
Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
Survival Up With Daratumumab in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Longer progression-free survival seen with daratumumab plus bortezomib and dexamethasone
Elective Neck Dissection Cost-Effective in Oral Cavity Cancer
Addition of elective neck dissection to primary surgery reduces costs, improves effectiveness
Benefits, Harms of Breast Cancer Screening Vary With Risk, Density
For all screening intervals, benefits and over-diagnosis increase with breast density, relative risk
Children Shouldn’t Consume More Than 6 Tsp of Added Sugars a Day
New guidelines aim to help improve children's overall diet, health
ACA Has Increased Rx Drug Use, Cut Out-of-Pocket Spending
Larger decreases in out-of-pocket spending for those who gained coverage and had chronic conditions
Opt-Out Provisions Up Parent Support for HPV Requirement
Race/ethnicity, attitudes about HPV vaccine linked to odds of agreeing with school-entry HPV requirements
