Most Men Choose Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Recommendation by urologist was strongest determinant for AS uptake; shared treatment decision also linked to AS
Ordering Palliative Care Consult by Default Increases Rate of Consultation
Findings seen in older hospitalized patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, or kidney failure
COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Lagging in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
In Michigan, those with sickle cell disease have half the coverage rate of people without sickle cell disease
Risk Factors ID’d for Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
Obesity, heavy smoking, short sleep linked to increased odds of MS-MGUS in individuals at increased risk for multiple myeloma
Risk for Cancer Increased for Relatives of Patients With Leukemia
Study finds increased risk for cancer overall and for specific cancers for first- and second-degree relatives
1991 to 2021 Saw Drop in Cigarette Use Among Adolescents
Significant decreases seen in ever, occasional, frequent, and daily use; in 2021, daily use was higher in boys, 12th graders
Age-Adjusted Cancer Mortality Rates Decreased From 2000 to 2020
However, racial and ethnic disparities persisted for various cancers, including prostate, male lung and bronchus, and female colorectal cancer
Increased Suicide Attempts Seen in Parents With a Child Diagnosed With Cancer
Higher risk observed with aggressive or fatal diagnosis and during the first few years after diagnosis
FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer
FDA Approves Casgevy to Treat Beta-Thalassemia
Casgevy is the first CRISPR-based medicine to be approved for use in the United States
