Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Anxiety, Depression May Up Mortality Risk for Some Cancers
Higher death rates seen for colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, leukemia
Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States
But clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country
Superior Survival for Asian Men With Prostate Cancer
Superior median overall survival and prostate cancer-specific mortality in de novo metastatic PCa
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
Multi-Parametric MRI Shows Benefit As Triage Test
Research shows MP-MRI could reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies
Early Study Results Promising for Genital Herpes Vaccine
Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
Androgen Suppression Tx May Prevent Intravesical Recurrence
Androgen suppression therapy may be prophylactic for intravesical recurrence of bladder cancer
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions