Avelumab + Axitinib Approved for Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Treatment combination demonstrated longer progression-free survival versus sunitinib in randomized trial
CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths
Deaths among blacks occur sooner after diagnosis and at younger age compared with whites
Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Worse Lupus Outcomes
More adverse childhood experiences associated with depression, poor overall health for those with SLE
Patients Find Note Reading Important for Health Management
Few patients very confused or more worried after reading clinicians' outpatient visit notes
Doctors Aware of Patient Difficulties Affording Medical Care
Three-quarters of doctors surveyed say they consider out-of-pocket costs when making clinical decisions
Health Professionals Supportive of Medicinal Cannabis
However, across medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, providers need more information
Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest
Risk for Cancer Increased in Men, Women With T2DM
Standardized incidence ratio highest for prostate cancer for men, nasopharynx cancer for women
ACS Sets Goal to Cut Cancer Mortality 40 Percent by 2035
Goal based on decrease in overall cancer death rates at pace seen among college graduates
2018 Saw More Employed Physicians Than Self-Employed
Proportion of physicians working in practices wholly owned by physicians dropped to 54 percent in 2018
