AACR: Atezolizumab Aids Some With Triple-Negative Breast CA
A minority of women with triple-negative tumors responded to atezolizumab, but they responded well
Mylan Issues Voluntary Recall of Some EpiPen Auto-Injectors
Rare cases of 'failure to activate' spurred the action, company says
AACR: Five-Year Survival 16 Percent With Nivolumab in NSCLC
Of the 16 patients who survived at least five years, nine were male, 12 were current smokers at baseline
Overall Risk of VTE Recurrence Similar for iSVT, Proximal DVT
Isolated superficial vein thrombosis tied to increased risk of iSVT recurrence, lower risk of deep-VTE events
Cediranib Tx in Relapsed Ovarian CA Doesn’t Lower Quality of Life
Findings among women on maintenance therapy for relapsed ovarian cancer
Quinolone Ear Drops Increase Perforation Risk With Ear Tubes
Risk of perforation may be further exaggerated by ear drops with quinolone plus corticosteroids
Estriol Gel Aids Vaginal Health Pre, Post Genital Prolapse Sx
Significant improvement in vaginal health before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Pneumonia Risk in Dementia
Independent risk factors for pneumonia include age, male gender, underlying cerebrovascular disease
Hep B, C Could Be Eliminated As Public Health Threats by 2030
Tools exist to prevent hepatitis B and C mortality, including vaccination and treatment
