Not Resecting Ideal Candidates Ups Mortality in Liver Cancer
For nonideal candidates, resection linked to improved outcomes versus some alternatives
ASCO Calls for Cancer Trials to Include More Seniors
Older adults react differently to treatment, oncology group notes
Mortality, Hospital Stays, Costs All Down Among U.S. Seniors
Researchers find steady improvement among Medicare enrollees from 1999 through 2013
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
35% of Colorectal Cancers in Patients Age ≤35 Are Genetic
Study authors recommend that people diagnosed before age 35 get tested
One-Third of Septic Shock Survivors Readmitted
Readmitted patients have higher chronic illness burden, prevalence of health care-linked sepsis
Self-Reported Eczema Valid for Detecting Atopic Dermatitis
High specificity and positive predictive value for self-, caregiver-reported ever history of eczema
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Earlier Physical Therapy May Help Older Patients With Back Pain
Extent of improvement in symptoms may be greater among those referred for early PT
