eGFR, ACR Improve Cardiovascular Risk Prediction
Addition of eGFR, ACR ups discrimination of CV outcomes above traditional risk factors
Pre-Op Variable Calculator Accurately Predicts AAA Survival
Survival similar for external calculator, Kaplan-Meier estimate after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Review: Diet-Linked Weight Loss Tied to Drop in Hip BMD
No significant effect of diet-induced weight loss on lumbar spine or whole body bone mineral density
Ocular Bacteria Differ for Contact Lens Wearers
Finding may explain why lens wearers are more prone to infection
ASCO: Risks of Whole Brain Radiotx May Outweigh Benefits
Second study suggests new immunotherapy may benefit patients with glioblastoma
ASCO: MMR Deficiency Predicts Pembrolizumab Response
Findings may help doctors better choose patients to receive pembrolizumab (Keytruda)
Sleep Apnea Risk Found to Rise With PTSD Severity in Veterans
Researcher suggests OSA screening for vets presenting for PTSD treatment
ASCO: Rx Strategies Promising for CLL, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Ibrutinib, obinutuzumab slow progression of CLL, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Smoke Exposure May Create Need for More Anesthesia
Effect seems to extend to patients exposed to secondhand smoke, as well as smokers
ASCO: Lymph Node Sx Doesn’t Benefit All Melanoma Patients
Second study supports new immunotherapy for enhanced survival in advanced melanoma
