68Ga-Somatostatin Analog PET-CT Linked to Reduced Costs
Reduced costs versus 111In-octreotide scintigraphy for imaging neuroendocrine tumors
EHR-Based Prompt Ups Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
Prompt improves hepatitis C virus screening rates, and all patients are referred to specialty care
AAIC: Turnover Kinetics Vary for Different Amyloid β Isoforms
Half-life of Aβ isoforms about three hours; Aβ38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40, Aβ42
ASCO Addresses Cancer Drug Pricing
New drugs routinely cost more than $100K per year; prices on many existing treatments continue to rise
Earlier Menopause Independently Tied to Higher Risk of T2DM
With menopause before 40, risk is 3.7 times greater compared to late menopause, researchers find
Heart Failure Risk Rises As Weight Increases
But losing some weight might help decrease the damage
‘Life’s Simple 7’ Adherence in 20s Tied to Better Brain Health Later
Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, researchers say
Improved Survival With Enhanced Prophylaxis Plus ART in HIV
Enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis tied to lower mortality at 24, 48 weeks
More Patients Enrolled in Cancer Trials Under ACA
Insurer approval rates rose from ~85 percent before Affordable Care Act to ~95 percent after
AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases
Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
