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The attackers appear to have used a vulnerability developed by the National Security Agency, which was stolen and posted online.

The meta-analysis covers 92 studies from 16 countries, and includes 3.2 million patients.

The integrated health plan has a strategy to combat the effects of isolation and its effects, which increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, obesity, and hospital readmissions.

This week, the top managed care stories included the Senate began working on its own Obamacare replacement bill; Scott Gottlieb, MD, was confirmed as FDA commissioner; and coverage from Digestive Disease Week.

As we near the first anniversary of the Oncology Care Model, CMS' bundled payment program for oncology, explore why practices are participating and the challenges they have faced over the past 9 months.

Tumor response rate and progression-free survival were the benchmarks that helped pembrolizumab (Keytruda) gain accelerated approval as first-line treatment for metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), in combination with chemotherapy.

A cohort study of TRICARE patients found that those who began to use statins were more likely to be diagnosed with a back disorder.

The creator of the compromise that pushed the Obamacare replacement past its first hurdle withstood hours of jeers from angry constituents, as he tried to present the nuances of a plan to shore up the individual health insurance market.

A new study using “next generation” materials could offer solutions to the problems that have delayed smart lenses for blood glucose testing in diabetes care.

A new report from the Urban Institute seeks to characterize the rating regions across the United States by the number of insurers offering plans in the healthcare marketplaces and found stark disparities in demographics, coverage, and price.

While global inequalities for survival of childhood leukemia have narrowed, the gap remains wide for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia, according to a study published in The Lancet Haematology. In some countries, the 5-year survival rate is nearly twice as high as in others for children diagnosed in 2005-2009.

Recent research indicates that patients who are treated within an integrated model of care for their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have improved outcomes, as they tend to undergo IBD-related surgeries less often and are more likely to receive treatment other than steroids.

Those who live with obesity often encounter stigma, including from health professionals, and difficulty gaining access to the treatment they need.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has provided a D recommendation (discourages the use of service) for thyroid cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals.

Getting smokers to quit smoking sometimes requires medical intervention, such as varenicline and bupropion; however, there have been concerns about the safety of these smoking cessation treatments in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The United States healthcare system has to start spending less time fixing people and more time and money on reducing the need to fix them by getting to people earlier, according to panelists who participated in the Brookings Institution’s event “New Directions for Communities: How They Can Boost Neighborhood Health.”

The celebrated rule change did not translate into an easy transition with Medicare Administrative Contractors or suppliers of durable medical equipment.

The Senate has confirmed Scott Gottlieb, MD, for the position of FDA Commissioner. Gottlieb faced some criticism from Democrats for his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry, but he promised to recuse himself from any FDA decisions relating to some 20 companies and institutions for 1 year.

The approval comes within months of avelumab being approved for the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma.

The study of electronic medical records showed that patients on the SGLT2 inhibitor stayed on the medication longer, although both groups took the same amount of time to get their A1C below 8%.

Short-term use of high-flow nasal tubes can help patients experiencing exacerbations of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study in Respirology.

While the trial found benefits of yoga increased over time, the intervention of 1 class per week was less than what is typical for people with a regular practice.

A colon cancer risk assessment study found that individuals who follow a healthy eating and exercise lifestyle reduce their likelihood of developing colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer.

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in lives, which can only be gained through hands-on experience.