Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
35% of Colorectal Cancers in Patients Age ≤35 Are Genetic
Study authors recommend that people diagnosed before age 35 get tested
FDA Approves Test to Differentiate HIV Viruses
Among people two years and older
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Progress Reported in Treatment of Marburg Virus
Researchers found infected monkeys were less likely to die with treatment
Evidence of Cellular Damage From Computed Tomography
But whether this could trigger cancer or other health issues remains unclear
CDC: Stillbirths Now Outnumber Infant Deaths in U.S.
Experts point to dropping infant death rates, racial disparities in care, and fertility treatments as factors
AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies
Psoriasis Med May Help Preserve Pancreas Function in Type 1 DM
Used early after diagnosis, medication appears to have long-lasting effects