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Among patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Tivozanib Bests Sorafenib in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

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Progression-free survival longer in those receiving tivozanib as third- or fourth-line therapy
Aspirin may not be effective for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality

Aspirin May No Longer Have Effect in Primary CVD Prevention

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Also no significant decrease seen in cancer death in studies from 2005 onward
For critically ill

Vitamin D Supplementation Offers No Benefit for Critically Ill

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Among critically ill patients with vitamin D deficiency, supplementation did not improve 90-day mortality
The number of adolescents who vape marijuana is increasing

Number of Teens Vaping Marijuana on the Rise

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Two studies show increasing self-reported use among both middle and high school students
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act coverage for next year has surpassed 8 million

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year

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However, fate of the program remains uncertain
Implementation of a policy that eliminated nonmedical exemptions from school entry requirements correlated with an increase in vaccination coverage and a reduction in nonmedical exemptions in California

Vaccination Rates Improved With Removal of Nonmedical Exemptions

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In California, MMR coverage increased in postpolicy period, while nonmedical exemptions decreased
New warnings about the risk for dangerous breathing difficulties when gabapentinoids are used with opioids or by certain patients must now appear on product labels

Gabapentinoids, Opioids Combo Carries Risk for Breathing Problems

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Serious breathing problems can occur in patients who use gabapentinoids with opioids or other CNS depressants
For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Continuing Full Induction Regimen Not Beneficial in Metastatic CRC

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Maintenance therapy shows benefit versus observation in terms of PFS but not overall survival
For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Anifrolumab Improves Response at 52 Weeks in Lupus

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Rate of composite response showing reduced disease activity higher with anifrolumab versus placebo
The first Ebola vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is a single-dose injection called Ervebo. The vaccine from Merck & Co. is approved to protect against the Zaire ebolavirus in people ages 18 years and older.

FDA Gives First Ebola Vaccine for Adults the Green Light

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Ervebo shown to be highly effective in preventing infection in people exposed to the virus