• An Interactive Algorithm Tool Featuring NCCN Guidelines for the Management of Immune-Related Adverse Events for Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

  Immune checkpoint inhibitors are being integrated into the care of a rapidly increasing number of patients with a variety of tumor types. The toxicity profile of these agents is unique and requires a

  2019-02-12

• Are Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Healthier Aging?

  As global populations age and prevalence of chronic disease increases, public health priorities shift from longevity toward healthy aging, defined as living a meaningful lifespan without chronic disea

  2019-01-18

• Roadmap for State Program Planning

  The Roadmap is a Web-based resource for training and information to help build the competencies needed by state Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (HDSP) Program Coordinators. It provides suggested s

  2019-01-04

• Morning Break: Hospitals Sue Medicare; Med Schools Diversify; Insys on Deathbed? Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the MedPage Today staff

  by MedPage Today StaffDecember 05, 2018Note that some links may require subscriptions. The American Hospital Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges sued the Depart

  2018-12-14

• Splenectomy for Immune Thrombocytopenia: Down But Not Out

  Abstract and IntroductionAbstractSplenectomy is an effective therapy for steroid-refractory or dependent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). With the advent of medical alternatives such as rituximab and th

  2018-12-14

• Update of the US National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III Guidelines: An Expert Interview With Christie M Ballantyne, MD

  IntroductionEditor's Note: Dr Ballantyne is Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Baylor College of Medicine and the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, Houston, Texas.

  2018-11-05

• CDC: Pediatric Concussion: What You Need To Know

  Clinical ContextMild traumatic brain injury or concussion in children created a marked and increasing public health burden, accounting for more than 2 million outpatient visits and nearly 3 million em

  2018-11-05

• Is Direct From Breast Better Than Expressed Milk for Infant Weight?

  Clinical ContextDespite the known benefits of breastfeeding for maternal and child health, its effect on obesity is unclear. Previous studies have shown an inconsistent association of breastfeeding wi

  2018-11-05