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Prior Authorization Leads to Radiation Oncology Treatment Delays, Patient Harm

Prior authorization delays lead to serious harm for people with cancer, according to a survey conducted by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

High-Fiber Diet May Prevent a Blood Cancer in People at High Risk

People who have a condition putting them at high risk for a bone marrow cancer may be able to ward off the malignancy with a high-fiber diet, new research shows

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Alleviates Pain From Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild ) procedure provides pain relief and improved physical function for at least a year in patients suffering from

Itacitinib Helps Prevent Graft Versus Host Disease in Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

For patients with haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (haplo-HCT), the addition of itacitinib to standard graft versus host disease (GvHD) prophyl

RSNA: Opportunistic Assessment of Aortic Calcium Predicts MACE

A fully automated algorithm to quantify aortic artery calcification (AAC) on computed tomography (CT) scans performed for other clinical purposes (opportunistic

Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance Are Risk Factors for Aortic Stenosis

Biomarkers of insulin resistance are risk factors for aortic stenosis (AS), according to a study published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Medicine. Maija Sohlm

Most U.S. Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health at Primary Care Visits

Seven in 10 U.S. adults would prefer to be asked about both their physical and mental health during medical appointments with primary care providers (PCPs), acc

1 in 3 Older Americans Say They Feel Lonely, Poll Finds

If you are middle-aged or older, you may often feel lonely and isolated as you deal with the strains of daily life. Now, a new survey suggests you are far from

Dolphins Are Testing Positive for Fentanyl

Most Americans understand how deeply the dangerous opioid fentanyl has permeated the illicit drug market. Now, it s even infiltrated the bodies of Gulf of Mexic

There's a 'Sweet Spot' for Daily Sugar Intake & Heart Health

When it comes to sweets, the type a person chooses can have a significant impact on their heart health, a new study finds. Sugary drinks significantly increase

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