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Every unit increase in social risk associated with decreased odds of receiving mammography, Pap test, flu or pneumococcal vaccine, and colonoscopy
Read More »Social Risk Factors Tied to Lower Odds of Receiving Preventive Services
AI May Identify Women at Risk for Future Breast Cancer
Authors say the technology may be useful for personalizing screening
Read More »Cilta-Cel Treatment Safe, Effective for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Progression-free survival was not reached after a median 13 months of follow-up
Read More »Liposomal Bupivacaine No Aid for Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fracture Outcomes
No benefits seen after hip hemiarthroplasty
Read More »Frequent Social Media Use Harmful for High School Students
Frequent use linked to higher prevalence of bullying victimization, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
Read More »Socioeconomic Factors Tied to Sickle Cell Complications in Preschoolers
Risk for complications, hospitalizations up for preschool children with limited access to food and transportation
Read More »American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 29-Oct. 2
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C., drawing more than 8,500 participants from around the world, including physicians, oncology nurses, radiation therapists, biologists, physicists, and other cancer researchers. The conference featured educational …
Read More »EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require the removal of all lead pipes from the country’s water systems.“We’ve known for decades that lead exposure has serious long-term impacts for children’s health. And yet, …
Read More »CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in Rwanda, U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from that country to the United States will soon be screened for the often deadly disease.“Starting …
Read More »One-Dose HPV Vaccination Averts Similar Number of Cancers as Two Doses
Under most pessimistic scenario, one dose would avert fewer cervical cancer cases with difference of 3 percent over 100 years
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