Cost-Effectiveness Compared for Metastatic Melanoma Treatments
First-line pembrolizumab or nivolumab followed by second-line ipilumumab most cost-effective
AAAAI: Low Vitamin E in Mothers Can Up Asthma Risk in Offspring
Association strongest for the vitamin E isoform α-tocopherol, found in safflower, sunflower oils
Most Health Care Providers Can Offer Cost Estimate
Although 75 percent of provider organizations can offer estimate, only 25% of patients request one
Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Rate of Hearing Loss Projected to Almost Double in the U.S. by 2060
Increase will be greatest among adults over 70, researchers say
Skin Diseases Responsible for Significant Economic Burden
In the United States, dermatological conditions cost $75 billion in 2013, researchers say
Insecticides Linked to Behavioral Issues in Children
Behavioral disorders seen in 6-year-old children exposed in utero to pyrethroid insecticides
Hospital Floors May Be Breeding Ground for Superbugs
Area often overlooked when it comes to infection control, researchers say
CDC: Odds of Birth Defects Up 20-Fold in Mothers With Zika
Report only addresses physical abnormalities present at birth; developmental issues may occur later
CDC: Children Getting Ill From Ingesting Gel Hand Sanitizer
Some older children may be intentionally consuming brands containing alcohol, researchers say
