Archive: 09/09/2016
Voices of patients and oncologists must be heard, study says
Specifically training oncologists and their patients to have high-quality discussions improves communication, but troubling gaps still exist between the two groups, according to a new study in JAMA Oncology.
Sep 9, 2016
Study says concerns about orphan drug spending are unjustified
Rising concerns about spending on prescription drugs that treat rare diseases are not justified, according to a new analysis in the journal Health Affairs.
Sep 9, 2016
Some hope virtual colonoscopies lead to more cancer screening
Cynthia Bledsoe let her 50th birthday pass without getting the colonoscopy recommended for adults her age. Like many people, she was wary of the procedure that checks for colorectal cancer, and she avoided having it done ...
Sep 9, 2016
Child stimulation intervention fosters early child development in rural Peru
Children in rural Peru who are stimulated with age-adjusted toys at an early age perform better in categories such as fine motor skills, understanding time and space, or cognitive abilities. The results are published today ...
Sep 9, 2016