Researchers identified nearly 400 common medical practices and theories that were contradicted by rigorous studies. Here are some of the most notable. Source: NYT > Business – Gina Kolata
A Drug Prolonged Life in Younger Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
Adding a newer medicine to the standard hormonal treatment helped women who had not reached menopause or were still going through it. Source: NYT > Business – Denise Grady
Tens of Thousands of Heart Patients May Not Need Open-Heart Surgery
Replacement of the aortic valve with a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR proved effective in younger, healthier patients. Source: NYT > Business – GINA KOLATA