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American Thoracic Society, May 13-18

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The American Thoracic Society's 2016 International Conference The annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society was held from May 13 to 18 in...
Use of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in advanced melanoma is extending survival for many and even curing some

ASCO: Pembrolizumab Improves Survival in Melanoma

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Three-year overall survival rate of 40 percent; median overall survival of 24.4 months
Few symptoms and signs are observed during acute HIV-1 infection

Few Signs, Symptoms During Acute HIV-1 Infection

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Clinical manifestations of acute HIV-1 infection common just before and at time of peak viremia

American Society of Hypertension, May 13-17

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The American Society of Hypertension 31st Annual Scientific Meeting & Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension was held from...

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 14-17

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The 64th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The annual meeting of the American College of...
Many patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection participate in cardiac rehabilitation

Rehab Beneficial in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

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More than 75 percent of patients attend one or more cardiac rehab sessions; most report benefit
Diabetic ketoacidosis can occur after bariatric surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Can Occur Post Bariatric Surgery in T2DM

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DKA should be considered in patients with type 2 diabetes who present soon after bariatric surgery
Patients extubated at nighttime are more likely to be reintubated and have higher mortality than those extubated during the day

ATS: Reintubation More Likely for Nighttime Extubations

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Patients undergoing extubation at nighttime have higher mortality, shorter length of stay
Prophylactic early high-dose recombinant human erythropoietin given intravenously to very preterm infants does not improve neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years corrected age

Prophylactic High-Dose rhEPO No Benefit for Preemies

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No difference in Mental Development Index compared with placebo at 2 years corrected age
While powerful HIV medications are allowing patients to live longer

Cancer Treatment Lacking for HIV-Infected Patients

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But it's not clear what's driving the difference in care, researcher says