Archive: 16/05/2016
Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer survival rates improved when care includes four specific quality measures
Current guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommend that operable patients with clinical Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) should ...
May 16, 2016
Justices turn down Philip Morris appeal of $25M judgment
The Supreme Court has rejected Philip Morris USA's appeal of a $25 million punitive damages award to the family of a dead smoker in Oregon.
May 16, 2016
International experts publish guidelines for cardiac rehab in developing countries
Life-saving cardiac rehab programs are not being offered in countries where heart disease is the biggest killer. A panel of experts has now released a statement recommending how all the key elements of these programs can ...
May 16, 2016
Broader definition of 'severe maternal morbidity' could identify women at risk for pregnancy complications earlier
Severe Maternal Morbidity—generally referring to any condition or diagnosis that could indicate a potentially life-threatening maternal complication—has been on the rise, but a new study suggests that widespread adoption ...
May 16, 2016