Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin
But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Some Childhood Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk of Later Obesity
Certain treatments linked to later weight gain
Full Adherence to Follow-Up Improves Head/Neck CA Survival
Survival more likely with compliance with posttreatment surveillance, tobacco cessation
Prostate CA Patients on Hormone Tx May Benefit From Statin
But more trials are needed to confirm benefits, researchers say
Next-Generation Sequencing Panel Cost-Effective for CRC
Panel including genes linked to highly penetrant CRC and polyposis syndromes seems cost-effective
Both Omega-3, Placebo Help With Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Pain
For patients with early breast cancer, no difference between improvement with omega-3, placebo
ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage
But many Americans still can't afford medical care
Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future
Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Hematology
Author summarizes 2014 studies that are highly relevant to hematology