Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Shows Efficacy for Untreated Brain Mets
Findings from open-label, phase 2 study in patients with melanoma and untreated brain metastases
Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense
Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients
Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
Cognitive Disability Most Prevalent Type in Young Adults
Disability-specific disparities prevalent in access to health care, especially for young, middle-aged adults
Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims
Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
NYU Becomes First Medical School to Cover All Tuition
Full-tuition scholarships, regardless of need, offered to all new and current medical students
Odds of Death Up With Exposure to Pregabalin, Opioids
Dose-response association with highest odds of opioid-related death with high-dose pregabalin
Residents’ Sleep Deteriorates During Training
Worsening seen for sleep duration, quality of sleep, and daytime sleepiness
Cerebral Blood Flow Changes in Pediatric Patients With CKD
Pediatric patients with CKD showed higher global CBF attributed to reduced hematocrit level
VAT Score Improves Predictive Value of MMSE for Dementia
Imperfect VAT score plus decline in MMSE score over two years helps identify those at higher risk
