A reduction in survival differences between black and white patients was attributable to elimination of racial differences in acute resuscitation survival (black individuals: 44.7 percent in 2000 and 64.1 percent in 2014; white individuals: 47.1 percent in 2000 and 64 percent in 2014). (sciencedaily.com)
«The use of advanced technologies may allow radiation therapy to be delivered in larger doses per treatment safely and potentially translate into an overall survival difference in NSCLC patient populations while improving patient quality of life through an acceleration of treatment courses,» said Dr. Iyengar. (sciencedaily.com)
Dr. Ready said the trial was not powered to show overall survival differences, and thus the slight improvement with the study drug should be interpreted with caution. (cancernetwork.com)