Many experts believe Type 2 diabetes is an incurable disease that gets worse with time. But new research raises the possibility that drastic changes in diet may reverse the disease in some people. George King (Joslin) is quoted.
F. Stephen Hodi (Dana-Farber) led a study finding that more than one-third of advanced melanoma patients treated with Opdivo, a caner immunotherapy agent, have survived at least five years.
Nearly all doctors believe it’s important to talk with patients about the care they want in their final days. But most physicians work in systems that provide little help, and often don’t know what to say or when to say it, according to a new survey. Ziad Obermeyer (Brigham and Women’s) is quoted.
Governor Charlie Baker’s administration has drafted plans for the biggest overhaul of the state’s Medicaid program in two decades, changing the way doctors and hospitals are paid in an effort to rein in soaring costs. Michael Chernew (HMS) is quoted.
As the U.S. government considers reclassifying cannabis, researchers say easing rules could lead to big advances. Lester Grinspoon (HMS, emeritus) is quoted.
