Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer
Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor
Burden, Costs of Gastrointestinal, Liver Disease Estimated in U.S.
GI hemorrhage is most common diagnosis leading to hospitalization, with cost of $5 billion in 2012
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening
Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults
Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians
Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality
Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
November 2015 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
RSNA: Losing >10 Percent of Body Weight Can Protect Knees
Significant weight loss can slow the loss of knee joint cartilage, reduce risk of osteoarthritis
RSNA: Breast Cancer Screening Among Poor Up Post ACA
Researchers report that expansion of Medicaid coverage is improving access to mammograms
Chikungunya Virus Deemed Significant Cause of CNS Disease
Analysis of outbreak on Reunion Island finds higher-than-expected rate of encephalitis
