Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Brentuximab Vedotin Ups Survival After SCT in Hodgkin’s
Progression-free survival up when given as early consolidation after autologous stem-cell transplant
Minority Women Less Involved in Choices for Breast CA Surgery
Black and Hispanic women with breast cancer less likely to select surgeon, hospital based on reputation
WBC, Neutrophil Counts Predict Stroke Risk in Older Asian Men
Higher total WBC, neutrophil counts independently predict stroke in older Japanese-American men
C-Reactive Protein Independent Prognostic Marker in Melanoma
Link with overall, melanoma-specific survival; increase in CRP also linked to disease progression
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Cancer Odds Up 40 Percent in Obese Women
However, researchers stress that losing excess weight can lower the odds again
Old Blood As Good As Fresh in Critically Ill Patients
Trial shows that changes to blood during storage do not affect quality
Genetic Variation Impacts Aspirin/NSAID Link to CRC Risk
Use of aspirin, NSAIDs lowers risk of CRC in association with genetic variation at two SNPs
Accuracy High for Pathologists Interpreting Breast Biopsy
Based on single breast slide, overall agreement 75.3 percent for individual pathologist versus consensus
