GI Surgical Site Infections Higher in Low-Income Countries
Infection risk highest in countries with low income, low Human Development Index
Obesity Linked to Improved Survival in Metastatic Melanoma
Survival benefit limited to male patients receiving targeted therapy, immunotherapy
Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia Risk Up for Women
Peripheral vasoconstriction, microvascular dysfunction may affect MSIMI risk in women only
In A-Fib Patients, Stroke Risk Higher for Blacks Than Whites
Higher risk of ischemic stroke seen before, after atrial fibrillation diagnosis compared with whites
Odds of ARDS Up After Cardiac Surgery During Flu Season
Cardiac surgery during flu season is independent risk factor for acute respiratory distress syndrome
Prognostic Signatures Compared for ER-Positive Breast Cancer
ROR, BCI, EPclin are significantly more prognostic for recurrence for women with node-negative disease
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Mortality Risks of Exclusive Cigar, Cigarette, Pipe Use ID’d
Higher risk of tobacco-related cancer death for current/former cigarette, current cigar, pipe smoking
Influenza A(H3N2) Viruses Predominate 2017-2018 Season
Vaccine effectiveness estimated at 25 percent against A(H3N2)
Anti-Heroin Vaccine Shows Promise Against Lethal Doses
TLR9 agonist in presence of alum is stable over 30 days, elicits strong anti-heroin antibody titers
