Do antiangiogenic effects of radiotherapy but not initial microvessel density predict survival in inoperable oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma?
This study has shown that the change in MVD after irradiation can be an indicator of the success of radiotherapy in locally advanced OPCC, and may serve as a predictive factor thus helping to select patients who could benefit from more aggressive treatment.
Medicare Star adherence measures underestimate the prevalence of medication nonadherence in diabetes and exclude patients at high risk for poor CVD outcomes. Up to 3 million elderly patients with diabetes may be excluded from these measures nationally. Quality measures designed to encourage effective medication use should focus on all patients treated for CVD risk.