Doctor Density Linked to Billing for Dermatology Procedures
Increase of 10 dermatologists per 100,000 seniors linked to $14.81 increase in Medicare spending
Oral Microbiome Composition Linked to Esophageal Cancer Risk
Periodontal pathogen Tannerella forsythia linked to increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma
Nivolumab May Induce Successful Depletion of HIV Reservoir
Case report describes smoker with HIV infection receiving nivolumab for non-small-cell lung cancer
Risk of Persistent Opioid Use a Concern for Youth After Surgery
Highest risk of persistent opioid use seen in association with cholecystectomy and colectomy
Memory Scores Limited As Alzheimer’s Screening Tool
Scores are an early marker of amyloid positivity, but limited in value for those without dementia
Specialty Care Tied to Reduced Mortality in New-Onset A-Fib
Finding despite increased rates of hospitalizations and other cardiovascular outcomes
Adherence to T2DM Treatment Varies Across Medication Classes
Adherence better for sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones compared with metformin
FDA Approves Biosimilar Ogivri for Breast, Stomach Cancers
Ogivri is approved to treat HER2+ breast and gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma cancers
Almonds With/Without Chocolate May Improve Lipid Profiles
Findings based on a small study assessing diet combinations in overweight people
Study IDs Clinical Factors Tied to Free Tissue Transfer Reoperation
Findings among patients undergoing free tissue transfer for head, neck cancer-related defects
