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Pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is the most common malignancy seen in children and adolescents and young adults (AYAs). This article highlights two recent studies that provide novel evidence of the association between obesity and increased risk of high-risk B-ALL and the effectiveness of a non-pharmacologic intervention for reducing minimal residual disease (MRD) risk.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism June 28th 2021
Journal of Clinical Oncology
An update from the original ASCO guideline on this topic published in 2012, 60 studies, primarily retrospective, were included in the review. New to this version of the guideline, the Panel offers recommendations on approved doses of immunotherapy and targeted therapies that can be offered to obese patients with cancer.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism June 21st 2021
Healthgrades for Professionals
Are you biased toward certain types of patients? “Sometimes” is likely your answer, but there are implicit biases that doctors may not be aware they have. To help answer this question, Medscape put together a survey to weigh these biases, with emotional problems coming in at No. 1. Whether they are implicit or explicit, here are the other patient characteristics that commonly trigger a predisposition in doctors.
Allergy & Immunology June 9th 2021
US News & World Report recently published its state healthcare rankings, based on three measures: access to healthcare, quality of care, and overall health of the population, measuring rates of obesity, smoking, suicide, mental health, and mortality for adults and infants. At the top, Hawaii was the clear winner. At the bottom, Mississippi. Where does your state measure up in the rankings?
Allergy & Immunology April 6th 2021
Everything in moderation, right? Well, when it comes to watching our weight, eating the right foods in moderate quantities is key. But what are those “right” foods? How can we satiate ourselves when we’re hungry and not overeat? The answer, according to the CDC, is eating more low-energy-dense foods such as fruits, veggies, and lean proteins. Read on to find five perfect examples to kill the cravings.
Cardiology March 3rd 2021
Science Alert
In the two-and-a-half-hours of suggested physical activity every week, we should be getting 10 minutes of heart-pumping exercise into every session. But what about those who like to jog in the morning and those who love pumping the iron after work? Who is better off? If you believe a 2019 study, it really doesn’t matter – consistency is key if your end goal is weight loss.
Allergy & Immunology January 19th 2021