Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum
Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic
April 2015 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for April 2015. This roundup includes...
Physicians Show Low Adherence to Cervical CA Screening Recs
For average-risk women, screening should start at age 21 years, be performed every three years
Multiple Surgeries Common in Breast Reconstruction
Most post-mastectomy breast cancer patients will need two or more procedures to complete process
High-Intensity Exercise Program Best for Fitness in Breast Cancer
Low-intensity program is viable alternative for women undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy
Study Looks at Variability in Measures of Breast Density
Lowest variability for Volpara, Quantra; higher variability for Cumulus ABD and CumulusV
Two New Lung Cancer Meds Show Promise in Advanced Disease
Two experimental medications target mutation that fuels treatment resistance
Lack of Adequate Sunlight May Up Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Shortage of vitamin D may be to blame
Hydroxyurea Underutilized for Patients With Sickle Cell
Only 23 percent using the drug within a year of their last pain crisis
Colon Cancer Risk Markers Appear Within Two Weeks of Diet Change
More polyps, other markers of colon tumor risk in those eating 'Western' high-fat, low-fiber fare
