Rx Subsidy Ups Persistence to Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy
Greater discontinuation for white, black, and Hispanic patients not receiving subsidies
Recommendations for Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer
HPV DNA testing recommended in all resource settings; HIV+ should undergo screening more often
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
Resveratrol Doesn’t Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Does not affect hepatic or peripheral insulin sensitivity in patients with well-controlled diabetes
ASA: Study Describes Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care
NORA cases less likely in small community hospitals, more common outside normal working hours
Smoking Still Responsible for Many U.S. Cancer Deaths
Linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in patients 35 and older
Switching Diet Drinks for Water Benefits Overweight Women
Greater decrease in weight, body mass index, fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR
Bundled-Payment Program Deemed Better for Breast CA Care
Better adherence to quality indicators, outcome, and cost control over time in Taiwanese study
Lead Poisoning Possible From Glazed Mexican Ceramics
Canadian woman's illness highlights danger from glazes with high lead levels
More Support for Health Benefits of Chocolate
A component in cocoa seems to help control blood glucose and inflammation
