‘Epidemic of Diagnosis’ in Thyroid Cancer
Many cases involve low-risk tumors where treatments could carry greater risks than benefits
Funding, Mentors Critical for Academic Rheumatology Careers
Protected time away from clinical, administrative duties also important for research career
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes
Review finds these chemicals may boost odds by about 60 percent
Cancer Incidence, Mortality Lower Among Hispanics
Variations in cancer risk due to differences in exposure to carcinogens, screening rates, lifestyle
Substantial Costs to Sustain Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Study looks at personnel costs for staffing needed to deliver PCMH functions in two states
Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
1.6 percent of patients make up 8 percent of admissions, comprise 7 percent of direct costs
Oncology Care Often Received at Multiple Hospitals
More than a third of colon cancer patients in study get care from different facilities
Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Voters Support More Federal Funding of Cancer Research
AACR's new report calls for enhanced funding to further progress against cancer
FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes
Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes
