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The combination of selinexor and dexamethasone seems effective in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has not responded to standard therapies

Novel Therapy Treats Triple-Class Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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Partial response or better observed in 26 percent of patients receiving oral selinexor-dexamethasone
Presentation to hospitals with an emergency department with high levels of readiness to care for pediatric emergencies is associated with reduced mortality

Peds Mortality Down for Presentation at ED With Higher Readiness

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Unadjusted in-hospital mortality decreased with increasing readiness score
Patient confidentiality rule changes meant to help fight the opioid crisis in the United States have been proposed by the federal government.

Patient Confidentiality Rule Changes Aim to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis

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A patient's consent to share their information would still be required
The eradication of malaria worldwide may eventually be possible

WHO: Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible

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Smallpox the only human disease to ever have been wiped out
Ninety-two percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine

Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine

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In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine
The prevalence of celiac disease is higher among screened first-degree relatives of patients with celiac disease

Prevalence of Celiac Disease High in First-Degree Relatives

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FDRs with villous atrophy identified with high sensitivity and specificity by anti-TTG ≥2.75 of ULN
Prurigo nodularis is associated with mental health disorders

Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Mental Health Disorders

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Odds increased for mental health disorders, HIV infection, systemic illnesses
Participants in a weight loss intervention can lose weight regardless of psychiatric medication use

Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use

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Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications
The proportion of paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists is continuing to increase

Radiologists Performing More Paracenteses, Thoracenteses

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2004 to 2016 saw increase in paracentesis, thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists
Use of a four-component polypill can effectively reduce the risk for major cardiovascular events

Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events

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Drop in risk for major cardiovascular events even greater for those with high adherence to polypill