Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States
But clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country
Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA
Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial
Gene May ID Patients Needing Higher Doses of Methadone
Specific gene affects patients with African ancestry
In T2DM, Bariatric Surgery Ups Splanchnic Vascular Responses
Mixed-meal induces greater increases in plasma glucose, insulin, GIP concentrations after surgery
STS: SAVR Still Excellent Option for Intermediate-Risk Seniors
Mortality for surgical aortic valve replacement similar to that of national benchmarks, but more strokes
Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates
Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Intervention Reduces Fear of Recurrence in Breast CA Survivors
Attention and Interpretation Modification for Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence improves health worries
Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery
Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
