Today's Health News
Oncotype DX Not Cost-Effective for Low-Risk Breast Cancer
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varies across clinical risk groups, sensitive to patient age
Late-Onset Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
But onset before age 50 and migraine without aura not associated with higher risk for stroke
Low Vitamin D Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels in Women
Serum 25(OH)D level <30 ng/mL positively associated with blood glucose level ≥100 mg/dL
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Cost-Effective in Simulation
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varied from $10,000 to $47,000 per QALY for RZV versus no vaccine
Clinical Apps Up Quality of Care for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Tools offer clinical support for appropriate imaging, symptom assessment, patient education
Lower Self-Perception Observed in Children With Amblyopia
Mean peer acceptance, physical competence scores lower at ages 3 to 7 compared with controls
Higher Push-Up Capacity Linked to Lower Incidence of CVD Events
Significant negative association identified in male firefighters who were followed for 10 years
Darolutamide Slows Spread of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Significant survival benefit seen, adverse events similar between darolutamide and placebo
Higher O2 Sats With Manual Vent During Intubation of Critically Ill
Findings seen with bag-mask ventilation vs. no ventilation for adults undergoing tracheal intubation
Fewer Older Men Assessed, Treated for Osteoporosis
Fewer older men than women, even with higher risk, undergo DXA screening, 25(OH)D measurement