Today's Health News
AI-Augmented System Aids Classification of Colorectal Polyps
Compared with standard microscopic assessment, AI-augmented digital system improves accuracy of classification of polyps by pathologists
Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
PSA Testing Rates Up in the U.S. After Change in Guidance
Prostate-specific antigen testing rates increased for men aged 40 to 89 years following 2017 revision of USPSTF recommendation on screening
Many Hospitals Lack All-Trans Retinoic Acid for Treating Leukemia
Only 14 percent of hospitals that referred patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia had ATRA readily available
AAV Gene Transfer Feasible for the Treatment of Hemophilia A
In a phase 1-2 trial, 16 of 18 men had sustained expression of factor VIII after gene transfer with adeno-associated viral vector (SPK-8011)
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
Colorectal Cancer Risk Up for Patients With Psoriasis
In subgroup analysis according to sex, increased risk for CRC seen for female, but not male psoriasis patients
FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Can Help Surgeons Spot Ovarian Cancers
Drug is designed to improve surgeon's ability to detect ovarian cancer while operating on a patient
Old Spice, Secret Antiperspirants Recalled Due to Benzene
Proctor & Gamble said that it has not received any reports of harm from the recalled products
Cervical Cancer Deaths Down Following HPV Vaccine Introduction
Reductions in cervical cancer incidence, mortality in the U.S. greater for those aged 15 to 24 years than those aged 25 to 29, 30 to 39 years