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Oncology/Hematology

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<乌鸦传媒>Risk Factors for Ipilimumab-Induced Hypophysitis Remain Unclear

Researchers recommend close monitoring of these patients

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Cancer Screening Rates Disappoint

Evidence shows benefit for high-risk smokers but few get tested

<乌鸦传媒>CBT Tops Acupuncture for Treating Insomnia in Cancer Survivors

But both methods provide alternative to sleeping pills

<乌鸦传媒>Six Months of Trastuzumab Equal to 12 in Breast Ca

Similar outcomes and less cardiotoxicity, but more research needed

<乌鸦传媒>Only Advanced Adenomas Confer Colorectal Cancer Risk

Risk with non-advanced lesions no greater than with no lesions at all

<乌鸦传媒>Chemo-Induced Neuropathy Common after Childhood Cancer

Neurotoxicity more prevalent in children treated with cisplatin

<乌鸦传媒>Intravesical Gemcitabine Reduces Bladder Ca Recurrence

Could be more feasible than mitomycin C

<乌鸦传媒>Algorithm Helps Manage Fever

Pediatric cancer patients with non-neutropenic fever could benefit

<乌鸦传媒>BIS Add-On Reduced Lymphedema in Breast Ca Patients

Bioimpedance spectroscopy plus conservative therapy improved outcomes

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Test Criteria Often Miss Breast Cancer Risk

Similar cancer-linked mutations in patients who did or did not met test criteria

<乌鸦传媒>Vermilion Lip Cancer Tied to Higher Risk of Spread

If confirmed, findings may merit inclusion in staging criteria

<乌鸦传媒>Shocker! Is Vioxx Coming Back... as an Orphan Drug?

Milton Packer wonders whether its return represents innovation or opportunism

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Stolen Trump Records; Gyns in Trouble; Eye Cancer Cluster?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>'Time Is Muscle' When Reversing Facial Paralysis

Surgical technique uses thigh muscle to restore movement

<乌鸦传媒>Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy Doesn't Help Everyone

Benefits limited mainly to men with strong sexual function before surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: What鈥檚 to Blame for his Rash and Paresthesia?

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia went to the ED 5 days after receiving cytarabine. He complained of a rapid onset of erythematous lesions on his palms and soles accompanied by tingling and burning sensations. Can you diagnose the patient?

<乌鸦传媒>PAs Fare Worse Than Derms for Skin Cancer Diagnosis

AAPA/SDPA call study 'fundamentally flawed'

<乌鸦传媒>Back to Work After Esophagectomy?

Only 40% had full occupational recovery by 1 year

<乌鸦传媒>Hepatitis C Treatments Reduce Transplants

Therapies also appear to reduce liver-related mortality

<乌鸦传媒>Europe Gets Updated HCV Tx Guidelines

EASL panel touts 'ease of use' of direct-acting antivirals

<乌鸦传媒>SIRT + Sorafenib = No Survival Bump in Liver Cancer

But clinical benefits suggested in certain patients with less severe disease

<乌鸦传媒>Adjuvant Anti-PD-1 Scores Again in Melanoma

Recurrence risk falls by more than 40% with pembrolizumab

<乌鸦传媒>Slow Medicine: More on Prostate Cancer Screening; Simple Treatments for Nausea

Also, a study quantifies waste in clinical practice

<乌鸦传媒>'Unsolved Mysteries' on Display at AACR

Large, diverse program reflects rapid pace of advancement

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vaping

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>Resting Heart Rate May Predict Colon Cancer Recurrence

Highest rates 5 years after curative treatment 'meaningful' independent risk factor

<乌鸦传媒>How a Pacemaker Made Cancer Doc a Better Clinician

The wit and wisdom of Larry Norton

<乌鸦传媒>Studies Seek Role for Anti-PD-1 Drugs in Gyn Cancers

Activity in resistant ovarian, mutated endometrial cancers

<乌鸦传媒>Unexpected Outcome in Hysterectomy Study

More cancer recurrences, worse survival with minimally invasive surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Women Do Well Without Opioids after Gyn Surgery

An 89% drop in opioid use with restrictive prescribing protocol

<乌鸦传媒>NCCN Refines MM Treatment Guidelines

'An attempt to help the clinician make better decisions,' expert says

<乌鸦传媒>Gyn Cancer Research Gets Short Shrift in Funding

Mortality-adjusted analysis shows huge disparity versus other cancers

<乌鸦传媒>NCCN: Don't Let HIV Status Dictate Cancer Treatment

New guidelines focus on most common cancers in HIV-infected patients

<乌鸦传媒>Possible Chlamydia Link with Ovarian Cancer

Associations seen in two separate cohorts of women

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: Itchy Fingers from IV Therapy?

Case Findings: A 48-year-old woman who was receiving IV immunoglobulin therapy complained to her doctor that over the past few weeks small vesicles had formed along the sides of her fingers. Some had ruptured and become scaly papules. Her fingers were extremely pruritic, and she said it was "driving her crazy." Can you diagnose the patient?

<乌鸦传媒>Two Agents Equal as Pretreatment for Adrenal Tumor Surgery

Phenoxybenzamine, doxazosin OK for perioperative hemodynamic control during PCC resection

<乌鸦传媒>New Clues to CAR T-Cell Failure

Chemo effects, T cell energy sources

<乌鸦传媒>High Suicide Rate in Urologic Ca Patients

Four to five times higher in British study

<乌鸦传媒>HPV Screening Results Changed Depending on Test Used

Could change follow-up recommendations

<乌鸦传媒>Steroids and Asthma; One-Time PSA: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include the dangers of e-cigarettes, steroids and asthma, five types of diabetes, and a single PSA measurement and outcomes.

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