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Relatively high scores seen for patients with multiple myeloma in first treatment-free interval

Payment consistency, high amount, compensation payments tied to cancer drug prescribing practices

Individuals with a midlife inflammation composite score in top quartile had 7.8 percent steeper decline

However, liver graft discard from older donors remained increased from 2003 to 2016

Prospective cohort study suggests benefit of ASCT for some with nodal peripheral T-cell lymphoma

Number of hospitalizations steady in 1993 to 2008, but increased significantly in 2008 to 2015

Uninsured, low-income adults have highest burden of financial hardship from medical bills

Hip, spine fragility fractures tied to negative impact on mobility, self-care, ambulation

All 50 states, D.C. have implemented screening policies; data collection efforts have lagged

Findings seen among patients with ischemic stroke, high systolic BP receiving alteplase for thrombolysis

Only 42.6 percent of 84 patients with biopsy-proven advanced colorectal polyps were taking aspirin

From 2010 to 2015, use of active surveillance/watchful waiting increased in low-risk disease

Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol

Relapse reported to be a significant determinant of productivity loss and absenteeism

Mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma risk reduced after adjustment for potential confounders

No further improvement seen with behavioral economic principles of increased social pressure, loss aversion

The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2019 The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) was held from Feb. 6 to 8 in Honolulu and attracted nearly 4,000 participants from around the world, including cerebrovascular research and practice experts. The conference featured more than 1,500 presentations that emphasized basic, […]

E-cigarette use up 77.8 percent among high school students, 48.5 percent among middle schoolers