Long-Term Rituximab May Aid in Antibody-Associated Vasculitis
Relapse rates lower versus placebo in granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis
Better Outcomes With Transoroal Robotic Surgery Alone in OPSCC
Significantly quicker improvement in postoperative dysphagia in oropharyngeal cancer TORS-only group
Hospital Groups Launch Own Generic Drug Company
The company, Civica Rx, will start with 14 widely used hospital drugs
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
Endolymphatic Hydrops Volume Down in Ménière Disease With Positive Pressure Therapy
Volume of endolymphatic hydrops decreased with reduction of vertigo attacks during eight months of PPT plus medication; however, volume increased with medication alone
Huge Saharan Dust Plume Will Affect Americans’ Health
Expected this week, the cloud of dust is especially large and has already hit the Caribbean
Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
Neither Remdesivir Nor HCQ Affect Viral Clearance in COVID-19
No significant difference seen for in-hospital mortality among those receiving remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, standard of care
Incidence of RT-Induced Otitis Media With Effusion Examined in Head and Neck Cancer
Incidence of RTOME is 5.83 percent in patients with head and neck cancer, with significant variation seen by cancer type