Cancer Risk Modestly Elevated With Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower eGFR linked to elevated cancer risk relative to eGFR of 90 to 104 mL/min
Machine-Learning Models Allow Early Detection of Sepsis in NICU
Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent
Fewer Complications After MIRS Introduced for Endometrial Cancer
Introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery linked to reduced odds of severe complications
Adenocarcinoma, High-Grade Dysplasia Up With Barrett Esophagus
But Barrett esophagus length has decreased, as has prevalence of low-grade dysplasia on endoscopy
MitraClip Device Approved for Patients With Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
Data show 47 percent reduction in risk for rehospitalization for HF symptoms with device implantation
EPA Proposal Will Allow Antibiotic Spraying of Citrus Crops
Consumer Reports warns of '26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture'
Young Child Goes to ED for Medicine Poisoning Every 10 Minutes
Safe medicine storage in the home needs to begin well before infants are on the move
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer
Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence tied to higher risk for renal cell carcinoma
ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of CRC
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer