Growth Rates of Small Renal Masses Highly Variable Early On
Not reliable predictor of adverse outcomes in those under active surveillance; less variability over time
Dermoscopic Criteria Identified for Diagnosing Melanoma in Situ
Most frequent dermoscopic criteria for MIS are regression, atypical network, irregular dots/globules
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Tied to Less Pronounced Kyphosis
Continuous and remote past HT users had less kyphosis in minimally-, fully-adjusted models
Regardless of CV Risks, Cancer History Impacts Mortality
Fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor are potential markers of mortality in cancer survivors
Gut Microbiota May Affect Vertical Transmission of Being Overweight
Mediator pathway involves birth mode and Firmicutes species richness, especially Lachnospiraceae
CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17
Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
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
