Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual Function After Radical Prostatectomy
A phase 2 trial shows 12 weeks of testosterone cypionate enhances libido and body composition without triggering biochemical recurrence.
Reduced Visit Pressure Increases Diagnosis Rates in Primary Care
A study of 191,269 visits shows that relieving schedule constraints allows physicians to address more new and chronic clinical issues.
Medicare Advantage Penalties Show High Annual Variance and Modest Fines
A 13-year analysis of CMS data reveals that 42% of contracts faced enforcement, though financial penalties rarely exceeded $3 per enrollee.
Oncology Care Model Linked to Reduced Therapy in Poor-Prognosis Cancer
Medicare's episode-based payment model did not increase treatment volume and significantly lowered spending for patients with late-stage disease.
Mailed FIT-DNA Increases Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Community Health Centers
A pragmatic trial shows mailed FIT-DNA outreach achieves higher screening uptake than standard FIT, though follow-up colonoscopy rates remain low.
Routine Dementia Screening Shows No Benefit or Harm for Family Members
A randomized trial finds cognitive screening in primary care does not impact family quality of life, preparedness, or psychological distress.
Fecal Transplant Fails to Decolonize Resistant Bacteria in GI Disease
A randomized trial shows single-dose fecal microbiota transplant does not reduce multidrug-resistant organisms or resistance genes.