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Liver transplantation in childhood is associated with good long-term survival

Good Long-Term Survival After Childhood Liver Transplant

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20-year survival almost 80 percent; over one-third of patients have CKD, altered liver biochemistries
For patients post contemporary continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation

Survival Down With Ventricular Arrhythmia Early Post CF-LVAD

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Findings from retrospective review of patients with contemporary continuous flow LVAD implantation
Colon cancer patients with elevated preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen levels that normalize after resection are not at increased risk for poor prognosis

Normalized Post-Op CEA May Help Predict Colon Cancer Prognosis

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Normalized CEA post resection not indicator of poor prognosis
Preoperative placement of gastrostomy tubes in patients with head and neck cancer yields cost savings

Preoperative G-Tube Placement Associated With Cost Savings

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In patients with aerodigestive tract cancers, pre- versus postoperative placement linked to lower costs
Four in 10 colorectal cancer survivors report cancer-related financial stress or strain

Financial Strain, Stress High Among Colorectal CA Survivors

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Colorectal cancer survivors with this strain, stress more likely to have low health-related quality of life
Addressing persistent symptoms

Findings Support Comprehensive Approach for Seniors With Cancer

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Persistent symptoms, comorbidities, leisure-time physical activity, financial challenges deemed key factors
For patients with high-risk indeterminate pulmonary nodes

Cancer Probability Documentation Lacking for Some at High Risk

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Documentation found to be rarely provided for high-risk indeterminate pulmonary nodes
In their first year

Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses Up With ACA’s Medicaid Expansions

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Both overall and early diagnosis of cancer increased in first year of expansions
A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device is effective in the majority of patients undergoing conservative treatment for low-risk endometrial cancer and complex atypical hyperplasia

Levonorgestrel IUD Feasible for Low-Risk, Early Uterine Cancer

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Majority of women responded well and returned to normal histology in six months
Development and implementation of standardized oral care treatment and referral guidelines can improve the overall quality of oral health practice for older sub-acute patients

Oral Care Guidelines Can Improve Quality of Oral Health Care

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Multidisciplinary team and guidelines improve quality of oral health practice for older sub-acute patients