Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Out-of-Network Claims Fairly Common for Elective Colonoscopy
Out-of-network claims involved anesthesiologist, pathologist in 64, 40 percent of cases, respectively
COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways May Aid Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Pulmonary complication, postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection rates lower with COVID-19-free pathways
AACR Reports Racial-, Ethnicity-Based Cancer Health Disparities
Despite progress, African Americans continue to have highest overall cancer death rate in the U.S.
Relationship Explored Between Physical Activity and Lymphoma
Dose-response analysis showed protective effect with 1 percent risk reduction per three MET hours/week
Daily Aspirin May Up Growth, Spread of Cancers in Older Adults
Authors caution that daily low-dose aspirin is linked to more late-stage cancers, related deaths in elderly
September 2020 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for September 2020. This roundup includes...
Cancer Mortality Higher for U.S. Counties With Persistent Poverty
Counties with persistent poverty have higher overall, several type-specific cancer mortality rates
Suicidal Behaviors, Deaths Lower for Childhood Cancer Survivors
But prevalence of suicidal ideation similar for childhood cancer survivors, general population
Study Examines Effect of Cancer Treatment on COVID-19 Mortality
Highest 30-day mortality seen with cancer treatment one to three months before COVID-19 diagnosis
PPI Use Is Negative Prognostic Marker in Urothelial Cancer
PPI use linked to significantly worse progression-free, overall survival in advanced urothelial cancer
