Combined Biopsy Method Better for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer diagnosed in 9.9 percent more, upgrading seen in 21.8 percent with MRI-targeted + systematic biopsy
FDA Bans Electrical Shock Devices Used on the Mentally Disabled
Ban takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register
Molecularly Matched Therapy Promising in Pancreatic Cancer
Overall survival significantly longer for patients with actionable molecular alterations receiving matched tx
T2DM Remission Rates Higher With RYGB Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy
T2DM remission rate higher, weight loss greater, relapse rate lower for RYGB versus sleeve gastrectomy
Late Mortality Down for Young Adult, Adolescent Cancer Survivors
Five-year mortality from all causes overall decreased, but improvement was limited for some cancer types
Racial/Ethnic Insurance Coverage Disparity Down Since ACA
From 2013 to 2017, drop seen in unadjusted, adjusted black-white gap, Hispanic-white gap in uninsurance
Multisensor Data Can Assess MS-Related Limb Dysfunction
Extracted features from three sensors correlate with physician-rated, patient-reported disability status
Serum Folate Tied to CV Mortality Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Serum folate levels above 4.3 ng/mL tied to lower cardiovascular mortality with rheumatoid arthritis
Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs
From 2007 to 2018, list prices increased 159 percent, while net prices increased by 60 percent
Short-Term Medications May Cut Risk for ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome
Combination of low-dose β-blocker and aspirin may reduce heightened CV risk in early bereavement
