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Two infants with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia are in remission after treatment with genetically modified immune system cells

Universal CAR T-Cell Therapy Helped Treat ALL in Two Infants

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Modified T cells from healthy donor allowed infants to reach remission, researchers report
A majority of primary care doctors oppose full repeal of the Affordable Care Act

Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act

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Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Anxiety and depression may increase the risk of death from certain cancers

Anxiety, Depression May Up Mortality Risk for Some Cancers

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Higher death rates seen for colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, leukemia
While cancer mortality rates have dropped 20 percent overall in the United States since 1980

Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States

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But clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country
Improved catheter safety measures in hospitals significantly reduce bloodstream infections and health care costs

Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates

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Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
A genetic variant associated with opioid addiction may lead to personalized treatment for the condition

Gene May ID Patients Needing Higher Doses of Methadone

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Specific gene affects patients with African ancestry
The number of women who die from cervical cancer in the United States may be higher than previously believed

Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women

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Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy
For HIV-infected women

Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts Menopause in Women With HIV

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Higher anti-müllerian hormone level at age 40 years linked to later age at final menstrual period
For men with high serum prostate-specific antigen

Multi-Parametric MRI Shows Benefit As Triage Test

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Research shows MP-MRI could reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies
A blood test may help determine a patient's chance of surviving Ebola infection

Blood Test May Predict Survival for Patients With Ebola

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Findings might lead to more effective patient care, researchers suggest