Advertisement
While cancer mortality rates have dropped 20 percent overall in the United States since 1980

Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States

0
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

0
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

0
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

0
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

0
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

0
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

0
Findings might lead to more effective patient care, researchers suggest
Many U.S. patients with late-stage non-small-cell lung cancer do not receive treatments that could prolong their lives

Many Advanced NSCLC Patients Not Getting Helpful Treatment

0
Study found 21 percent went without therapy, even though it could boost survival
In a case report published online Jan. 19 in Pediatrics

Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome Described in 9-Year-Old Girl

0
Symptoms developed six months after topical ocular glucocorticoid tx for bilateral iridocyclitis
Use of hydrolyzed cow's milk-based formula introduced during the first seven days is associated with increased risk of islet autoimmunity in infants at increased risk of type 1 diabetes

Hydrolyzed Cow’s Milk Formula May Up Islet Autoimmunity

0
Use during first seven days linked to increased risk of islet autoimmunity in infants at risk of T1DM