Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Barriers to Prostate Cancer Research in Black Men Identified
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A lack of understanding of terminology, health care system distrust, and a lack of prostate cancer knowledge are among the barriers to genomic testing for prostate cancer and prostate cancer research participation among black men, according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Antibiotics, Acid Suppressants in Infancy May Up Obesity Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prescription of antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications in early childhood is associated with an increased risk for obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in Gut.
Genetic Risk Score IDs Breast CA Risk in Female Child CA Survivors
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A polygenic risk score (PRS) can identify subsequent breast cancer risk among childhood survivors of cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Clinical Cancer Research.
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AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new $15 million competitive grant initiative, the “Reimagining Residency” initiative, aimed at improving residency training.
Guidelines Presented for Lumbar Puncture in Alzheimer’s Dx
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Alzheimer’s Association has released appropriate-use criteria for lumbar puncture and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, according to a review article published online Oct. 10 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among top-ranked U.S. hospitals, data reveal discrepancies in information provided to patients regarding medical records release processes as well as noncompliance with state and federal regulations, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Hypofractionated Radiation OK for Localized Prostate CA
MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new clinical guideline for early-stage prostate cancer supports the use of shortened courses of radiation therapy, according to an article published in Practical Radiation Oncology.
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
Relapse Rare After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Resection 
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement 
Preoperative IV Iron Beneficial for Patients With Anemia Undergoing Cardiac Surgery 
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children 
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Elevated in Pediatric Chest Tightness Variant Asthma 
Physical Exams May Not Reliably Diagnose Pediatric Pneumonia 
Robotic Arm-Assisted TKR Offers Similar Outcome to Conventional TKR 
Preoperative Chemo + Immunotherapy Combo Shrinks Head, Neck Cancer Tumors 
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