The Effect of Smoking Status and Race on Lung Cancer Screening Uptake
Former smokers may be more likely to complete lung cancer screening.
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Elevated Pleural Elastance Common in Malignant Pleural Effusion After Thoracentesis
In patients with malignant pleural effusion, elevated pleural elastance and incomplete lung expansion are frequently observed after thoracentesis.
United States Agencies Probing Johnson & Johnson Over Asbestos in Talc
Johnson & Johnson is being investigated over possible asbestos contamination of the company’s baby powder and other talc-based products.
AAAAI: Egg Oral Immunotherapy Shows Sustained Benefit in Children
Egg-allergic children who undergo egg oral immunotherapy and achieve sustained unresponsiveness eat more egg and have fewer symptoms five years later.
New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition
School will waive all tuition for the full 4 years of school for its first 5 classes.
Rivaroxaban Does Not Reduce VTE Incidence in High-Risk Cancer
Primary end point occurred in a lower percentage of patients in the rivaroxaban group in a 180-day period, but the difference not significant.
Cancer Mortality Race Gap Decreasing in Some Age Groups
Cancer deaths rates are decreasing faster in black men and women vs white men and women in the United States.
Sepsis Could Be Diagnosed in Minutes With New Test
Microelectrode device analyzes a patient’s blood and provides results in as quickly as 2.5 minutes.
FDA: Federal Government May Intervene to Cut Vaccine Exemptions
If states do not change lax vaccine laws, federal authorities may be forced to take action.
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