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Among patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have not previously received an ALK inhibitor

In NSCLC, Longer Survival With Brigatinib Than Crizotinib

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Longer progression-free survival in those with ALK-positive dz who did not previously take ALK inhibitor
Cataract surgery is associated with a reduction in the rate of cognitive decline among older adults

Cataract Surgery Tied to Drop in Cognitive Decline in Seniors

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Decline in episodic memory scores seen with older age slower after versus before cataract surgery
For patients undergoing cervical or lumbar spinal fusions

ASA: Review Links Opioids With Complications Post-Spine Surgery

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Higher postoperative pain score, worse quality of life for post-op pain management with opioids
Hispanic/Latino women with HIV infection face more socioeconomic and language challenges than men

More Socioeconomic Challenges for Hispanic Women With HIV

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Hispanic/Latina women receive more ancillary services than men and have similar clinical outcomes
Dietary supplements often include active pharmaceuticals

Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements

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More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
Age

Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children

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Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms
Cannabinoids may be mildly effective at treating spasticity

Cannabinoids Mildly Effective for Treating MS Symptoms in Adults

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Review shows limited effectiveness for aiding spasticity, pain, bladder dysfunction
Medically supervised

Cases Show Periodic Fasting May Cut Medication Use in T2DM

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Discontinuation of insulin, other diabetes medications seen in case series of three patients
Population density and structure may impact the length of the influenza season regardless of climatic conditions

Population Density, Structure Impact Length of Flu Season

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Larger cities with higher base transmission potentials have more diffuse influenza epidemics
Hospitalization is associated with lower white matter integrity among older adults

Hospitalization Tied to Brain Abnormalities in Older Adults

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Critical illness, major infection linked to smaller brain volumes, especially region implicated in Alzheimer's