Blood Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery May Up Infections
Each unit of RBCs transfused linked with 29 percent increase in risk of major post-op infection
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

CDC: Small Drop in Those With Difficulty Paying Medical Bills
Decrease in adults (<65 years) and children in families with difficulty paying medical bills
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Health of Nation Reviewed With Focus on Emergency Care
Twenty percent of people reported visiting emergency department at least once in last year
Monday, June 03, 2013

New Statement Released by Anticoagulation Forum
Consensus statement to help organizations develop better systems to cut medication errors
Friday, May 31, 2013

Antismoking Messages in Media Linked to Intention to Quit
Awareness of antismoking messages from single, multiple media channels linked to intent to quit
Friday, May 31, 2013

Patients Who Share in Care Decisions May Up Costs of Care
Hospitalized patients who preferred to be involved in care decisions had longer stays and higher costs
Thursday, May 30, 2013

One-Third of Medical Students Have Implicit Anti-Fat Bias
Most are unaware of their significant implicit bias, although it could affect quality of care
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Majority of Clinicians Support Medicinal Marijuana Use
Based on votes and responses to interactive feature, 76 percent support use of marijuana
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Universal Decolonization Better for Preventing Infections
Drop in rate of all bloodstream infections versus targeted decolonization, screening and isolation
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Doc Passengers Assist in Half of In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Most common in-flight medical problems syncope, respiratory symptoms, nausea and vomiting
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Racial Disparity Exists in Time to Treat Prostate Cancer
Findings consistent across all risk groups, with most pronounced difference in high-risk cancer
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Billions Can Be Saved With Pharmacy Benefit Management
Strategies include use of generic drugs, affordable brands, negotiation of pharmacy dispensing fee
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Transparency Key to Improving Value Care for Patients
Data on price, utilization, and quality should be made publicly available to ensure greater value
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Intervention to Improve Colon Cancer Screening Ineffective
Implementation of quality improvement intervention not necessarily linked to improved screening
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

HHS: End-of-2013 Targets for EHR Use Already Reached
>50 percent of doctor offices, 80 percent of eligible hospitals using electronic health records
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Docs Anticipating Changes Ahead As ACA Progresses
Most expect ACA to continue as planned; expect further integration for themselves, hospitals
Monday, May 27, 2013

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Improve Cancer Detection
May be more accurate than mammography but with greater radiation exposure
Friday, May 24, 2013

About One in Four Uninsured Could Be Excluded From ACA
Twenty-seven percent of those eligible for assistance tax credits do not have checking account
Friday, May 24, 2013

Data Support Basing Health Decisions on Both Benefit, Cost
Health care cost varies from $2 to $224 per month of health status-adjusted life expectancy
Friday, May 24, 2013

Three Reports Discuss Issues Surrounding Blood Transfusion
Best practices for transfusion, alternatives to blood, management of blood supply discussed
Friday, May 24, 2013

Frequent Heartburn Linked to Cancer of Pharynx and Larynx
Antacid use may lower risk
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Study Supports Link Between Child CT Exposure, Cancer Risk
Results based on mean follow-up of 9.5 years after exposure; lifetime risk not yet known
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Intensity-Modulated No Better Than Conformal Radiotherapy
No significant difference in morbidity, cancer control for men treated post-prostatectomy
Thursday, May 23, 2013

National Lung Screening Trial Results As Expected
Initial results confirm more positive screening results, diagnostic procedures, cancer ID'd with CT
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
Tailored interventions will be feasible following systematic monitoring of adherence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: Lung Cancer Diagnosis 7 Percent With Low-Dose CT
Preliminary rate of diagnosis 7 percent among patients at Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Comorbidities Up Other-Cause Death for Men With Prostate CA
For older men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, number of comorbidities ties to other-cause death
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CT Radiation Risk Less Than Risk of Examination Indicator
The most common non-cancer indications for body CT are trauma and abdominal pain
Monday, May 20, 2013

Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 2013

ASCO: Midlife Fitness May Protect Against Cancer
High fitness linked to reductions in risk of developing and dying from lung, colorectal cancer
Friday, May 17, 2013

Risk Factors ID'd for Poor Cutaneous Cell CA Outcomes
Tumor diameter, invasion beyond fat, poor differentiation, and location tied to poor outcomes
Friday, May 17, 2013

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Same association not seen with Alzheimer's and other diagnosis or with all-cause dementia
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Increased Bankruptcy Risk
Findings show younger cancer patients are increasingly vulnerable to bankruptcy
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Surgeon Variation Affects QoL After Prostatectomy
Significant associations seen in men's urinary and sexual function based on surgeon
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Creative Arts Therapies Up Mental Health for Cancer Patients
Review shows significant reductions in anxiety, depression, pain; improved QoL during treatment
Monday, May 13, 2013

New FDA Survey to Assess Doc Attitudes on DTC Advertising
New survey will examine attitudes among non-physicians, including nurses, physician assistants
Monday, May 13, 2013

User Satisfaction With Electronic Health Records Down
Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users
Friday, May 10, 2013

Poor Service, Bedside Manner Top Patients' Online Complaints
Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes
Friday, May 10, 2013

Hospice Use Down in Terminal Patients With Religious Support
For these patients, spiritual support from medical team ups hospice use, cuts interventions
Thursday, May 09, 2013

AUA: Death Up in Weekend ER Visits for Prostate Cancer Patients
Patients with metastatic prostate cancer who visit ER over the weekend have increased odds of death
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Smartphones, Smartphone Apps Increasingly Used by Docs
Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HHS Releases Data on Inpatient Charges for Hospital Services
HHS is also providing funding to data centers to collate, analyze, publish data to assist consumers
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Skin Cancer Tx Mostly Surgical, Regardless of Life Expectancy
For nonmelanoma skin cancer, treatment choice unaffected by patient prognosis
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Application for Health Coverage Has Been Simplified, Shortened
First-time consumers will be able to complete one three-page application, see all available options
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

FDA Proposes to Increase User Awareness of Sunlamp Risks
Proposed order would reclassify sunlamp products to moderate risk, require labeling relating to risks
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

AUA: Incidence of Testicular Cancer Up Through 2009
Largest increase seen for Hispanic men, at 5.6 percent annually from 2002 to 2009
Monday, May 06, 2013

Patients Most Annoyed by Long Waits, Unclear Test Results
Survey regarding doctor's office grievances identifies patients' top pet peeves
Friday, May 03, 2013

Medicaid Coverage Doesn't Lead to Better Physical Health
After two years, no reductions noted in measured BP, cholesterol, or glycated hemoglobin levels
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Health Industry Payment Details to Be Publicly Available
New CMS website will detail financial ties between drug, device manufacturers and docs, hospitals
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Breast Implants May Impair Breast CA Diagnosis, Prognosis
Increased odds of diagnosis at non-localized stage of disease; worse breast cancer survival
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Female Smokers More Susceptible to Colon Cancer
Female smokers have significantly increased risk, particularly for proximal colon cancer
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Approves Kcentra to Reverse Anticoagulation
Can be administered faster than plasma to stop severe bleeding in heart patients
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Novel System Proposed for Accountable Cancer Care
Cancer Care Groups proposed, which would be compensated under bundled payment system
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Comprehensive Analysis Supports SERMs for Cutting Breast Cancer
Meta-analysis shows reduced incidence of breast cancer, especially in first five years of follow-up
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Renewed Efforts From AAFP to Repeal OTC Provision in ACA
Provision will increase costs to health care system; add to burden on physician offices
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Comprehensive Discussion With Docs Ups Cancer Screening
Odds of screening up with more comprehensive discussion, greater perceived benefits of screening
Monday, April 29, 2013

Med Errors Common Among Pediatric Cancer Outpatients
Rate of 3.6 medication errors with injury per 100 patients; errors more common with non-chemo meds
Monday, April 29, 2013

FDA Announces New Network to Focus Exclusively on Patients
Interactive tool designed to educate patients and advocates about processes of drug development
Monday, April 29, 2013

Medical Interns Spending Less Time With Patients
More time being spent at a computer since work hours were limited in 2011
Friday, April 26, 2013

Smoking Water Pipes Is Not a Safe Cigarette Alternative
Different patterns of exposure to tobacco toxins seen with cigarettes, water pipes
Friday, April 26, 2013

History of Skin Cancer Linked to Secondary Cancers
History of NMSC associated with a greater risk of secondary cancers at other sites
Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday Marks Sixth Annual Rx Drug Take-Back Day
Collection sites will be available around the country
Friday, April 26, 2013

Physicians Less Empathetic in Talking to Heavy Patients
Patient weight plays no role in quantity of physicians' biomedical communications
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Breast CA Tx Delays Still More Common for Poor, Uninsured
And, women with early-stage breast cancer with Medicaid are more likely to receive mastectomy
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Obesity Tied to Risk of Prostate Cancer After Negative Biopsy
Also associated with the presence of precancerous lesions in initial benign biopsy
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Diagnostic Errors Are the Leading Type of Malpractice Claim
Diagnosis-related payments from 1986 to 2010 totaled $38.8 billion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Breast Density Linked to Breast Cancer-Specific Survival
For women treated with tamoxifen, decrease in mammographic density tied to improved survival
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

TEDMED: Patients Can Become Leaders on the Health Team
Communities can raise their own leaders; may be key approach to change at community level
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Get the Joy Back Into Health and Wellness
Surgeon General talks about importance of bringing joy back into movement and medicine
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Is the Obesity Crisis a Disguise for a Deeper Problem?
Surgeon-researcher discusses hypothesis that we may be 'blaming the victims'
Monday, April 22, 2013

Patient-Centered Decision Making Ups Health Outcomes
Health care outcomes improved for 71 percent of contextual factors that were addressed by PCDM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Racial Disparity in Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes
Black Medicaid beneficiaries less likely to get surgical treatment, more likely to die than whites
Friday, April 19, 2013

Family-Centered Teaching Rounds Good for Patients, Students
Higher patient satisfaction with exam room presentations; many residents have concerns
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Relative Proportion of MRSA Increasing in S. aureus Isolates
Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus becoming more resistant to antibiotics
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Community Benefit Spending Varies for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Most spent on charity care, patient services; less spent on community health improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Glutamine, Antioxidants No Benefit to Critically Ill Patients
Glutamine linked to increase in 28-day mortality among critically ill adults with multiorgan failure
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Endocrine Therapy Often Incomplete after Breast Cancer
Study examines factors associated with initiation and persistence of treatment
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Pediatric Melanomas Are Increasing 2 Percent a Year
Highest rates are found in 15- to 19-year-olds living in low UV-B exposure geographical areas
Monday, April 15, 2013

ACS: Room for Improvement in Cancer Prevention, Detection
American Cancer Society stresses need to cut tobacco use, obesity; expand screening test use
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Speech Details Practices to Improve U.S. Health Systems
Mayo Clinic CEO outlines key steps to create high-quality, low-cost care in America
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Patients Accepting, Grateful for Death With Dignity Program
Loss of autonomy, dignity, functional status are most commonly cited reasons for participation
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

AACR: ALL, Other Pediatric Cancers Linked to Air Pollution
Exposure to contaminants during pregnancy, early life are tied to increased risk
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

AACR: Melanoma Survivors Tend to Be Safer in the Sun
Nevertheless, study finds that more than a quarter of them still never wear sunscreen
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

USPSTF Finds Evidence Is Lacking for Oral Cancer Screens
Task force says more work needed to see if tests can accurately detect disease, help outcomes
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Overall Alcohol Intake Not Tied to Breast CA-Specific Survival
Moderate intake pre-diagnosis may up disease-specific survival but no link found post-diagnosis
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

ACP: Men Need to Be Informed of PSA Testing Benefits, Harms
American College of Physicians' new screening guidance committee urges caution
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Amiodarone Treatment Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
Medication for arrhythmias may pose peril, especially in males with increasing dose
Monday, April 08, 2013

Coal-Tar-Sealed Pavement-Tied PAH Exposure Ups Cancer Risk
Exposure to affected house dust in first six years of life linked to increased lifetime cancer risk
Friday, April 05, 2013

"Never Events" Rare After Bladder Cancer Surgery
Rate of ten conditions considered to be reasonably preventable 2.42 percent after radical cystectomy
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Glucocorticoids Are Tied to Increased Risk of Clots
Higher rates of venous thromboembolism seen in both present and recent medication users
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Androgen Deprivation Tx Compared in Prostate Cancer
Intermittent deprivation linked to worse survival versus continuous; results statistically inconclusive
Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Belgium Study Tracks Trends in End-of-Life Decision Making
Researchers find euthanasia legalization led to fewer life-ending acts without patient's request
Wednesday, April 03, 2013

USPSTF: BRCA Testing for Women With Family History
Women whose family history not linked to BRCA mutations should not undergo genetic testing
Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Many Uninsured Vets Will Be Eligible for Medicaid Under ACA
But most of uninsured will have new coverage options only if their state expands Medicaid
Friday, March 29, 2013

Viral DNA-Based Testing Can Triage Women With Abnormal Pap
Research shows it's better than repeat cytology in identifying patients at high risk for cervical cancer
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Using Internet Search Logs Can Help Identify Drug Interactions
Tool may alert authorities to potential problems and aid in surveillance of adverse events
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Study: Primary Care Extension Program Should Be Funded
Authors say PCEP important to improving public health, translating research into practice
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Regional Variation Noted in Prevalence of Delayed Care
Populations in counties with high prevalence likely to be Hispanic, have low income, chronic disease
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Inpatient Deaths Fell by 8 Percent in Last Decade
But total number of hospitalizations increased by 11 percent
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Unintended Harmful Effects of Mammography Studied
False-positive screening mammography can result in long-term psychosocial harm
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Even the Poorest Handheld Umbrellas Can Block UV Rays
Worst performers blocked 77 percent of UVR; most black units blocked more than 95 percent
Monday, March 25, 2013

AHA: Active Docs More Likely to Advise Patients to Be Active
Review sees link between health care providers' physical activity level, counseling offered
Friday, March 22, 2013

Mobility Impaired May Have Difficulty Accessing Docs
Inability to transfer patient from wheelchair to examination bed most commonly reported issue
Friday, March 22, 2013

Impact of Budget Sequestration on Health Care Discussed
Cuts will not be equal: Medicaid protected; 2 percent cut for Medicare; 8.2 percent cut for NIH
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Can Also Reduce Cancer Risk
Adherence to six or seven ideal health metrics linked to 51 percent lower risk of cancer
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Effect of Immigration Status on Medicaid Eligibility Discussed
Seventeen percent of low-income, uninsured nonelderly are unauthorized or recently legal
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

ER Discharge Dx/Disposition Discordant With Chief Complaint
Presenting complaints don't differ amongst patients needing primary care, urgent care, hospital admission
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Common at 2011 AAOS Meeting
All featured symposia at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons disclosed conflicts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Evidence Indicates Link for Shift Work, Ovarian Cancer
Increased risk for women aged 50 or older, with serous or mucinous invasive or borderline tumors
Monday, March 18, 2013

Oral Melatonin Has No Effect on Appetite in Advanced Cancer
Study closes after no difference seen between melatonin and placebo groups with cachexia
Friday, March 15, 2013

Final Rule in Notice of Benefit, Payment Parameters Issued
Rule expands on existing standards for risk adjustment, reinsurance, risk corridors
Friday, March 15, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Will Mainly Be Run by Feds
Federal government will establish exchanges for 26 states; state-run exchanges for 17 states, D.C.
Friday, March 15, 2013

High-Fat Dairy Linked to All-Cause, Breast Cancer Mortality
No relationship between low-fat dairy consumption and mortality or cancer recurrence
Friday, March 15, 2013

Family-Centered Advanced Care Planning Benefits Ailing Teens
Greater agreement is found on end-of-life issues after counseling for adolescents with cancer
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Stimulated Reporting Accounts for High Dabigatran Bleeding
Analysis of FDA Mini-Sentinel database shows bleeding rates no higher than for warfarin
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Medicare Patients Enrolled in Hospice Receive Better Care
Greater savings to government also seen for those entering 15 to 30 days before death
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Medicare Cancer Spending Has Little Effect on Survival
Despite substantial mean regional differences, no consistent association is found
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Geriatric Factors Can Foretell Tolerances to Chemotherapy
Regimen should be used with caution in patients with cognitive impairment or dependency
Thursday, March 14, 2013

SGO: Intraperitoneal Chemo Ups Ovarian Cancer Survival
IP chemo improves long-term survival in advanced disease versus intravenous therapy
Thursday, March 14, 2013

FDA Approves Lymphoseek to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
For use among people with certain cancers
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Psycho-Oncologic Interventions May Be Beneficial for Adults
Various interventions linked to significant, small-to-medium effects on emotional distress, QoL
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

$120 Million to Be Sequestered From Health Centers in 2013
Losses likely to be more severe for health centers that are especially grant dependent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Many Elderly Consider Cancer Screening Obligatory
Related study shows that screening colonoscopy is often given inappropriately in the elderly
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Aspirin Cuts Melanoma Risk in Postmenopausal Caucasians
Dose-response association seen, with longer duration of use linked to greater reduction in risk
Monday, March 11, 2013

Processed Meat Consumption Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Findings related to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, other causes of death
Monday, March 11, 2013

ACC: Darbepoetin Alfa Doesn't Up Outcome in Heart Failure
For patients with mild-to-moderate anemia, treatment ups risk of thromboembolic events
Monday, March 11, 2013

Shelf Life of Blood Appears Shorter Than Thought
Decreased membrane deformability not readily reversible after transfusion, small study finds
Friday, March 08, 2013

Lowering CT Tube Voltage for Colonography Beneficial
Reduces radiation dose while minimally reducing image quality
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Coordinated Care Model Suggested for Palliative Care
Model distinguishes primary palliative care from specialty palliative care
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Study Compares Procedures for Postmastectomy Reconstruction
Latissimus flaps have significantly fewer complications than other autologous methods
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Clinical Trials Published Almost Two Years After Completion
Funding source, number of participants, and journal impact factor all affect time to publication
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Most Docs Report Information Overload in EHR-Setting
Docs who report information overload more likely to have missed results leading to delayed care
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Low-Risk Bladder Cancer Rarely Progresses to Muscle Invasion
But patients have higher risk of disease-specific mortality than general population
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Diagnostic Testing Does Little to Reassure Patients
Physicians overestimate value in cases where there is a low risk of serious illness
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

U.K. Health Performance Worse Than Comparable Countries
Tobacco, high blood pressure, high BMI leading risk factors for disability-adjusted life-years
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Screening May Reduce Risk for Late-Stage CRC by 70 Percent
Second study shows use of electronic health records increases uptake of CRC screening
Monday, March 04, 2013

Panel Recommends 10 Patient Safety Strategies
Ten strategies strongly encouraged for adoption; a further 12 strategies encouraged
Monday, March 04, 2013

CMS Reports on Progress Toward Improved Health Care
Progress includes slowing of growth in health care spending, decrease in readmissions
Monday, March 04, 2013

Computerized Provider Order Entry System Cuts Rx Errors
Given effect size, CPOE use, estimated reduction of 12.5 percent in medication errors each year
Monday, March 04, 2013

Personalized Patient-Risk Info Enhances Informed Choice
Patients better able to make decisions about being screened for breast, colorectal cancer
Friday, March 01, 2013

AAD: Older Men Should Screen Themselves for Skin Cancer
Two studies show older men less likely to detect their own cancers, see doctor for suspicious spot
Friday, March 01, 2013

Sequestration to Impact Health Care-Related Programs
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse
Friday, March 01, 2013

Obesity, Physical Activity Linked to Risk in Subset of Colorectal CA
Obesity, physical activity significantly linked to risk of CTNNB1-negative colorectal cancer
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Advanced Breast CA Incidence Up for U.S. 25- to 39-Year-Olds
Increase in breast cancer with distant involvement seen for young U.S. women of all races/ethnicities
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Preparation Underway for Implementation of ACA in 2014
Medicaid and CHIP are still main source of insurance coverage for children, pregnant women
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

List of Five Unnecessary Vascular Tests Released
Tests and procedures may be unnecessary or even harmful
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

FDA: Omontys Injection Pulled From Market
Voluntary recall of anemia drug due to reports of anaphylaxis, including three deaths
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Novel Chemotherapies More Often Used On- Than Off-Label
Off-label use, accounting for 30 percent, conforms to NCCN-supported indications in ~half of cases
Monday, February 25, 2013

Low-Dose CT Screening Could Avert ~12,000 Lung CA Deaths
Adoption of National Lung Screening Trial regimens could prevent 12,250 deaths/year in U.S.
Monday, February 25, 2013

CDC: 1.5 Million New Cancers Diagnosed Annually
Four cancers (prostate, breast, colorectal, lung) account for more than 50 percent of new cases
Friday, February 22, 2013

No Lasting Survival Benefit With BRCA in Ovarian Cancer
Survival advantage during three years after diagnosis; no difference in prognosis at 10 years
Friday, February 22, 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits Expanded
New rule from HHS outlines standards for essential health benefits
Friday, February 22, 2013

CMS Proposes Payment and Policy Updates for 2014
Suggested changes will increase value and protection for beneficiaries
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Extended Dabigatran Effective for Venous Thromboembolism
Carries lower risk of major, clinically relevant bleeding than warfarin; higher risk than placebo
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Pros, Cons of Medical Marijuana for Metastatic Cancer Explored
Case vignette highlights issues relating to smoking marijuana when conventional treatment has failed
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
Penalties under 2009 law start in 2015
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Opioids Involved in Most Medical Overdose Deaths
Frequently involve drugs prescribed for mental health conditions
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Redefinition of Positive CT Result for Lung Cancer Explored
Higher threshold for noncalcified nodule size could cut need for work-up; may delay diagnosis
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Erlotinib + Celecoxib Effective in Head and Neck Cancer
Combination therapy may help prevent head and neck cancer in high-risk patients
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Multimodality Approach Needed to Reengineer Health Care
Rethinking, redesign, and application of necessary tools suggested for health care value reform
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CMS: Unnecessary Medicare Regulations to Be Reformed
Proposed rule aims to increase ability of health care professionals to improve patient care
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Care
Modeling shows that computers can improve medical decisions and outcomes at lower costs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

ASCO: Anticoagulant Use Predicts Metastatic Prostate CA Survival
Findings among men on any anticoagulant therapy while receiving docetaxel chemotherapy
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Two-Step Irradiance OK for Superficial Skin Cancer Lesions
Protocol minimizes pain while maintaining positive clinical outcomes
Monday, February 18, 2013

Therapy-Related Leukemia Risk Varied From 1975 to 2008
Risk after chemotherapy varies depending on initial cancer and treatment practices
Monday, February 18, 2013

Health Care-Associated Infections Decreased in 2011
Largest drop in central line-associated bloodstream infections; surgical site infections also down
Friday, February 15, 2013

Alcohol Contributes to About 3.5 Percent of Cancer Deaths
Breast cancer most attributable to alcohol in women; upper airway, esophageal cancer in men
Friday, February 15, 2013

Cancer Type Affects Quality of Care Survivors Receive
Survivors of some cancers receive different quality of care on acute and chronic indicators
Thursday, February 14, 2013

IOM Urges International Action to Eradicate Fake Drugs
Falsified and substandard meds are ineffective; may trigger resistance and cause illness, death
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Psychological, Sexual Impact of Female Breadwinners Explored
Men who are outearned by their wives more likely to use erectile dysfunction medications
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Oregon Experiment Will Provide Insight Into ACO-Based Reform
Program centered on coordinated care organization highlights challenges of contracting with ACOs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Selumetinib Ups Radioiodine Uptake in Thyroid Cancer
Increases radioiodine uptake and retention in patients with radioiodine-refractory disease
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

ASCO: Many Still Diagnosed With Higher-Risk Prostate Cancer
Elderly and black men at greatest risk of having aggressive prostate cancer
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

IBCERCC: Prioritize Prevention to Reduce Breast Cancer
Seven recommendations offered to identify and mitigate environmental causes of breast cancer
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Top Priority on U.S. Agenda
Fifty-five percent view establishment of insurance exchange as top policy priority for their state
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Increasing Patient Activation Tied to Lower Health Care Costs
Having a higher score on the Patient Activation Measure linked to improved outcomes, lower costs
Monday, February 11, 2013

Exercise Tied to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk in White Men
No similar association seen between exercise and prostate cancer in analysis of black men
Monday, February 11, 2013

Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Hepatocellular Cancer
Findings strongest in Asian populations, but also noted in Western populations
Monday, February 11, 2013

Most Dietary Supplement Use Not Recommended by Docs
Study looks at reasons motivating use of dietary supplements in adults
Friday, February 08, 2013

High Doses of Saw Palmetto Don't Impact Serum PSA
For men with lower urinary tract symptoms, saw palmetto has no effect on PSA versus placebo
Friday, February 08, 2013

Antimicrobial Washcloths Reduce Hospital Infections
Use of washcloths reduces risk of acquiring resistant organisms and bloodstream infections
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Rivaroxaban Found Noninferior to Enoxaparin in Acutely Ill
Extended-duration rivaroxaban has better efficacy than enoxaparin, but linked to increased bleeding
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Corticorelin Acetate Has Steroid-Sparing Effect in Brain Cancer
In peritumoral cerebral edema, corticorelin acetate improves steroid-induced myopathy
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Support for Biennial Over Annual Mammography in Older Women
Similar rates of advanced disease; lower cumulative probability of false-positive result
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Guidelines Updated for Young CA Survivors' Fertility Follow-Up
Recommendations address assessment, management of female reproductive complications
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Cancer Mortality Decreasing for African-American Men, Women
Despite progress, five-year survival still lower for African-Americans at each stage of diagnosis
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Alternative PSA Screening Strategies Could Reduce Harm
Use of biennial strategy with longer interval for low PSA levels reduces tests, false-positive results
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Breast CA Diagnostic Errors Major Cause of Malpractice Suits
Interpretative errors more common in radiologist malpractice suits versus communicative/procedural
Monday, February 04, 2013

Serum Calcium Is a Possible Biomarker of Ovarian Cancer
High serum calcium associated with increased ovarian cancer risk in two large cohorts
Friday, February 01, 2013

Sex Differences in Return to Work for Cancer Survivors
Sick leave duration dependence is sex-specific; age, marital status also affect return to work
Friday, February 01, 2013

Intervention Helps Mothers of Children Diagnosed With Cancer
Bright IDEAS problem-solving skills training improves mood, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Long-Term Outcomes Similar With Prostatectomy, Radiation
Functional outcomes significantly different at two and five years, but not at 15 years after diagnosis
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Early Palliative Care in Lung CA Focuses on Coping, Symptoms
During critical time points or progression, palliative care emphasizes psychosocial aspects
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Moxifloxacin Monotherapy Equivalent to Antibiotic Combo
Findings among adult, febrile neutropenic cancer patients at low risk for complications
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Physicians Commonly Report Unsafe Hospital Workloads
Findings from an online survey of hospitalists show excess workload affects patient outcome
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Low Rate of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis After REDUCE
Over two-year follow-up, more cancers detected in men in dutasteride arm versus placebo arm
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Brain Scans Show Doctors Empathize With Patients
Regions associated with pain relief and reward activated
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Breast-Conserving Therapy Beats Mastectomy in Early Breast CA
Both overall, disease-specific survival improved with breast conserving therapy versus mastectomy
Monday, January 28, 2013

Chlorhexidine Baths Cut Bacteremia in Critically Ill Kids
Incidence of bacteremia reduced for children who receive daily chlorhexidine gluconate bathing
Monday, January 28, 2013

Folic Acid Supplementation Has No Effect on Cancer Incidence
Over five years of supplementation, no significant effect on overall, site-specific cancer incidence
Friday, January 25, 2013

Scoring System IDs Patients at Risk for Nosocomial GI Bleed
Score, based on multiple factors, identifies high-risk group that may benefit from acid suppression
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Surgeon Volume, Prognosis Post-Esophageal Cancer Op Linked
Surgeon, but not hospital, volume influences prognosis after esophageal cancer surgery
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Cancer Prevalence Higher With Long Duration of Diabetes
Prevalence also higher among adults with type 2 diabetes who use insulin
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Peginesatide Safe for Anemia in Patients Undergoing Dialysis
Second study shows cardiovascular events and mortality up in patients not undergoing dialysis
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Smoking Cuts Life Expectancy by More Than 10 Years
Can be partially reversed by quitting smoking
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
However, no significant reduction in 30-day rehospitalization as percent of hospital discharges
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Large Teaching Hospitals Face More Readmission Penalties
After adjustment, likelihood of being penalized highest for safety-net hospitals
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Physical Activity Cuts Mortality in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
While increased sedentary time is associated with increased all-cause mortality
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Interactive Decision Support System Ups Breast CA Detection
Improvement in reader performance with interactive computer-aided decision support tool
Monday, January 21, 2013

Docs' Use of Informed Decision-Making for PSA Testing Varies
Much of variation in use of informed decision-making due to physicians' attitudes to screening
Monday, January 21, 2013

About 10 Percent of Neoplastic Polyps Incompletely Resected
Incomplete resection rate higher for larger polyps and sessile serrated adenomas/polyps
Friday, January 18, 2013

Specificity Up With Stereoscopic Mammography for CA Detection
Better specificity, accuracy, and recall rate; sensitivity comparable to digital mammography
Friday, January 18, 2013

Efforts Failed to Up Primary Care, Rural Resident Training
Net growth in primary care training, but outpaced by growth in non-primary care training
Friday, January 18, 2013

Palliative Radiation Use for Lung Cancer Higher Than Advised
In metastatic lung cancer patients, bone and chest radiotherapy doses higher than recommended
Friday, January 18, 2013

Expression, Genomic Patterns Predict Sarcoma Progression
In synovial sarcoma, metastasis development linked to chromosome complexity
Friday, January 18, 2013

Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity Up in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Increased TRV in adult survivors of childhood cancer tied to increasing dose of radiation therapy
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Inhibitor Development Risk Similar for Factor VIII Products
In children with hemophilia A, risk not affected by von Willebrand content, switching among products
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Even Brief Interruptions Dramatically Increase Errors
Error rate doubled or tripled in response to brief interruptions of only 2.8 to 4.4 seconds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Income Affects Oncology Clinical Trial Participation
Lower-income patients significantly less likely to participate in oncology clinical trials
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Family Docs Are Early Adopters of Electronic Health Records
Sixty-eight percent currently use EHR systems; likely to surpass 80 percent by 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Selective D-Dimer Testing Strategy Seems Safe, Effective
More efficient than universal testing for symptomatic patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Alkylating Agent Linked to Therapy-Related Leukemia
Significant reductions seen with successive generations of Hodgkin's lymphoma therapy
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Certain Online Behaviors of Docs Warrant Investigation
Consensus in seven of ten vignettes; outcome less clear for other doc online behavior scenarios
Monday, January 14, 2013

New Hematuria Risk Index IDs Patients at Low Cancer Risk
Being 50 years or older, recent history of gross hematuria, male gender indicate risk
Monday, January 14, 2013

Top Five Issues for Docs and Patients Identified for 2013
Issues include access to care, physician shortages, preparation for 30 million new patients
Monday, January 14, 2013

Use of Beta-Blockers Tied to Improved Lung Cancer Survival
Overall, distant metastasis-free, and disease-free survival all improved for patients with NSCLC
Friday, January 11, 2013

Radiation Therapy Use Low in End-Stage Cancer
But those receiving radiation during final month often receive treatment for more than 10 days
Friday, January 11, 2013

Malaria Drug Association With Hemolytic Anemia Unclear
CDC recommends following patients treated with artesunate for a month
Friday, January 11, 2013

National U.S. Health Care Spending Relatively Stable
But during 2011, personal health care spending growth accelerated
Friday, January 11, 2013

CDC: Rare Blood Disorder Found in Intravenous Drug Users
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura seen in patients who dissolve and inject oral pain medication
Thursday, January 10, 2013

ASCO Issues Recommendations to Improve Cancer Survivor Care
Statement recommends policies, education, and clinical guideline to improve long-term follow-up
Thursday, January 10, 2013

10-Year Lag in Survival Benefit After Cancer Screening
Breast, colorectal cancer screening should be used in those with at least 10-year life expectancy
Thursday, January 10, 2013

SPIRIT 2013 Clinical Trial Protocol Guidelines Issued
Thirty-three-item SPIRIT checklist will serve as guideline for the minimum content of clinical trial
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Multiple Stressors Contribute to Readmission Within 30 Days
Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, pain and discomfort contribute to post-hospital syndrome
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Breast Cancer Screening Costs Medicare >$1 Billion Yearly
Substantial regional variation in screening costs driven by use of new, expensive technologies
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Ovarian Cancer Rates Declining in Breast Cancer Survivors
Parallels trend for decreasing ovarian cancer incidence in the general U.S. population
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Reduced Penile Size Linked to Prostate Cancer Treatment
Low incidence, but more likely after surgery or radiotherapy plus ADT versus radiotherapy alone
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Health Care Use Dropped Among All During Recession
Little evidence of racial or ethnic disparities, except for fewer physician visits for Hispanics
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Low Rates of High Platelet Reactivity With Prasugrel Tx
Low rates of HPR, ischemic events, major bleeds with prasrugel in acute coronary syndromes
Monday, January 07, 2013

Male Cancer Survivors Do Not Follow Up Regarding Fertility
Non-attendance linked to fewer side effects during treatment, negative sperm banking experience
Monday, January 07, 2013

Shared Savings May Promote Care Coordination Entity Use
Sharing savings with dually eligible patients may foster enrollment in coordinated care entities
Monday, January 07, 2013

Most Unaware of Out-of-Pocket Costs for Prostate Cancer Tx
Most men would not have chosen a different treatment even if they had been aware of costs
Friday, January 04, 2013

E-mail Prompts Improve Code Status Documentation
E-mail prompts improve rate and timing of documentation for advanced lung cancer patients
Friday, January 04, 2013

Tomosynthesis Ups Accuracy of Digital Mammography
When used together, tomosynthesis increases diagnostic accuracy and lowers number of recalls
Friday, January 04, 2013

Nurse-Led Monitoring Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue
Protocolized patient-tailored treatment of physical symptoms improves fatigue in advanced cancer
Friday, January 04, 2013

Pap Testing Moving Towards Alignment With Guidelines
But more 22- to 30-year-olds never screened; many with hysterectomy still undergoing Pap
Friday, January 04, 2013

Association Between Health Care Cost, Quality Inconsistent
Review of 61 studies shows inconsistent evidence for the direction of the association
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Restrictive Transfusion Strategy Safe for Acute GI Bleeding
Reduces risk of further bleeding, complication rate; increases survival versus liberal strategy
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

House Joins Senate to Avert Medicare Cuts
U.S. health care could be significantly affected by failure to reach 'fiscal cliff' agreement
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Administering Chemo Ups Income for Non-Salaried Oncologists
More research needed to understand impact of financial incentives on cost, quality of care
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Derm-Path Training Linked to Fewer Diagnosis Discrepancies
In study, most major discrepancies received from pathologists without dermatopathology training
Friday, December 28, 2012

Limited Value for Pap Tests in Endometrial Cancer Recurrence
In cohort of 433 women, no recurrent cancers diagnosed based on abnormal cytology
Friday, December 28, 2012

Indicators Show Little Change in Overuse of Ambulatory Care
In U.S., improvement in six of nine underuse indicators; two of 11 overuse indicators
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Cancer Screening Goals Not Being Met by General Population
Cancer survivors meet U.S. Healthy People 2010 goals for all screening except cervical cancer
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Prophylactic Options Compared for Women With BRCA1/2
Salpingectomy with delayed oophorectomy OK alternative when considering quality of life
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Study Provides More Data for Ovarian Cancer Risk Prediction
High-risk categories ID'd for asymptomatic women with abnormal CA125, transvaginal US, or both
Thursday, December 27, 2012

R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry Score Predicts Treatment Efficacy
Predicts oncological outcomes and major complications after percutaneous renal ablation
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Fertility Drugs Not Linked to Uterine Cancer Recurrence
Five-year disease-free survival similar for women who did or did not receive fertility drugs
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Internet Use Cuts Cancer Fatalism in Poorly Educated
Effect of health-related Internet use seen for those with average or less education, health knowledge
Monday, December 24, 2012

Longitudinal Algorithm May Detect Ovarian Cancer Earlier
Parametric empirical Bayes algorithm uses yearly CA125 levels, identifies cancer months earlier
Friday, December 21, 2012

Familial Cancer Risk Not Limited to Parents' Early-Onset Cancer
Elevated familial risk for many cancers even when parents are diagnosed at 70 years or older
Friday, December 21, 2012

No Training Means Spiritual Care Lacking in Advanced Cancer
For nurses and physicians, receipt of training increases likelihood of spiritual care provision
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Lost Productivity ~20 Percent of Cancer Costs for Employees
Productivity losses of about 33.4 million disability days for 3.3 million employed persons with cancer
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Incidence of Specific Cancers Up for WTC Rescue Workers
Prostate, thyroid cancers, multiple myeloma up for world trade center rescue/recovery workers
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Polygenic Risk Score Helpful for Women With Familial Breast CA
Non-BRCA1/2 carriers with high polygenic risk more likely to have early-onset, second breast CA
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

U.K. Criteria May Better Stratify for Colorectal Neoplasia Risk
May better identify high-risk patients warranting a one-year clearing colonoscopy
Monday, December 17, 2012

Snack Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Lynch Syndrome
Diet high in fried foods and sodas associated with higher risk of early colon cancer
Monday, December 17, 2012

Health Care Satisfaction Rated As High by Unacculturated Hispanics
Unacculturated or biculturated Hispanics give higher ratings for health care experiences
Monday, December 17, 2012

Viewing CPR Video Tool Lowers CPR Use in Advanced Cancer
Patients who view video about CPR more knowledgeable; less likely to opt for its use
Monday, December 17, 2012

Omega-3 Supplements Don't Increase Surgical Blood Loss
For patients taking n-3FA, no difference in peri-op blood loss during spinal fusion procedures
Friday, December 14, 2012

UV Nail Lamps Do Not Significantly Up Skin Cancer Risk
UV nail sessions exposure negligible compared to one narrowband-UVB treatment
Friday, December 14, 2012

Changes in Penile Length After Radical Prostatectomy Studied
Penile shortening of 1 cm seen in first three months; length reestablished after 48 months
Friday, December 14, 2012

Caffeinated Coffee May Reduce Oral/Pharyngeal Cancer Deaths
Drinking at least four cups of coffee per day cuts oral/pharyngeal cancer deaths by ~50 percent
Friday, December 14, 2012

HCV-Related Transplants Most Needed By Those Born 1941-60
Demand for liver transplants driven by HCV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma
Thursday, December 13, 2012

~40 Percent of Cancer Patients Receive Opioids at End of Life
In the U.K., patients older than 60 less likely to receive prescription versus those younger than 50
Thursday, December 13, 2012

MR-US Fusion Targeted Biopsy Ups Detection of Prostate CA
Magnetic resonance-ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy detects aggressive tumors better than standard
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Transplant of Ex Vivo Expanded Cord Blood Safe, Effective
Engraftment significantly improved in patients with hematologic cancers
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Higher Carotenoid Levels Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Lower risk in top quintile of α-, β-carotene, lutein+zeaxanthin, lycopene, total carotenoids
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Menopause Weight Gain May Up Breast Tumor Growth in Obese
Excess nutrients deposited in tumors of obese rats; tumors overexpress progesterone receptor
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

ASH: Adults With Sickle Cell Rely More on Emergency Care
Patients with sickle cell disease increasingly rely on emergency room after move to adult care
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

ASH: Extended Apixaban Cuts Risk of Recurrent VTE
Extending anticoagulation with apixaban 2.5 or 5 mg cuts risk without increasing major bleeding
Monday, December 10, 2012

ASH: More Intense Treatment Beneficial in Polycythemia Vera
Maintaining hematocrit of <45 percent linked to lower rate of cardio death, major thrombosis
Monday, December 10, 2012

Obese Patients Require More Operating Room Time
For patients undergoing lobectomy, operating time increases with increasing BMI
Friday, December 07, 2012

Socioeconomic Status Affects Cancer Trial Referrals
Patients of lower socioeconomic status less likely to be referred to early-phase cancer trials
Thursday, December 06, 2012

SABCS: Pathological Complete Chemo Response Higher in Young
Outcomes up for young women with luminal A tumors who achieve pathologic complete response
Thursday, December 06, 2012

SABCS: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Less Likely in Black Women
Black women significantly less likely to undergo SLNB, more likely to have lymphedema
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

FDA: Zofran 32-mg Dose Pulled From Market
The anti-nausea drug may cause serious heart problems at that dosage
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Strict Ovarian CA Screening Adherence Called for in High-Risk
In high-risk patients, even with annual screening, incident cancers are rarely early-stage
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Breath Test Shows Potential for Detecting Colorectal Cancer
Accuracy of more than 75 percent for pattern of 15 volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Predictors of QoL ID'd for Long-Term Lymphoma Survivors
Older age, comorbidity, negative perception of cancer's impact predict poor quality of life
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Sequential CT Screening Can Identify Indolent Lung Cancers
About 25 percent of incident cases ID'd on sequential low-dose CTs are slow growing, indolent
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

United States at Tipping Point in Helping Smokers Quit
Cessation coverage now sub-par in many states
Monday, December 03, 2012

Increasing Number of Workers in Self-Insured Health Plans
In 2011, 58.5 percent with health coverage self-insured; increase driven by large employers
Monday, December 03, 2012

Lower Breast Cancer Risk for Women With BRCA Ovarian CA
Breast cancer-free survival 97 and 91 percent, respectively, at five and 10 years
Friday, November 30, 2012

Wait Time to Breast Cancer Surgery Up in Medicare Patients
From 1992 to 2005, wait time increased from 21 days to 32 days, with median of 29 days
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Aspirin Use Cuts Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Nonaspirin NSAIDs, aspirin cut death due to chronic liver disease
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Analysis Seeks True Magnitude of Cryptorchidism Malignancy Risk
Nearly three-fold risk for testicular CA in isolated cryptorchidism, but significant heterogeneity noted
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Cigarette Tax Would Cost Federal Government in Long Term
Initial drop in spending to 2021, but increased longevity would ultimately increase spending
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Political Leaders Face Voter Opposition to Medicare Cuts
Voter poll analysis portends conflict in ACA implementation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Parenteral Hydration No Benefit for Cancer Care in Hospices
In advanced cancer, parenteral hydration does not improve symptoms, QoL, or overall survival
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

ASCO: Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Is Overused
Seventy percent of those who undergo CPM have very low risk for contralateral breast cancer
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Warfarin D/C Within 180 Days Post-Surgery May Up Mortality
CV death risk up with warfarin discontinuation within six months of valve replacement
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Doc Earnings Growth Lags Behind Other Health Professionals
Adjusted physician earnings dropped by 1.6 percent from 1996-2000 to 2006-2010
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Growing Number of Drugs Possibly Inhibited by Grapefruit
All drugs orally administered; have low-to-intermediate bioavailability; metabolized by CYP3A4
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Overdiagnosis Estimated in 31 Percent of Breast Cancer Cases
Screening mammography tied to increase in early-stage, decrease in late-stage cases detected
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

CDC: Designated Airport Smoking Areas Pose Risk to All
Secondhand smoke risk is present in adjacent areas and can affect employees and travelers
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Obama Administration Moving Forward With Health Care Law
From 2014, insurance companies prohibited from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Review: Routine Physicals Don't Cut Morbidity, Mortality
One trial found that health checks linked to increase in number of new diagnoses
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Uninsured With Brain Tumors Have Higher Post-Op Mortality
Insurance coverage affects in-hospital mortality for brain tumor patients undergoing craniotomy
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Safety-Net Hospital Care Good for Head, Neck Cancer
Surgical care provided to vulnerable population without increase in mortality, morbidity, costs
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Mental Illness, Job Stress Both Factors in Physician Suicides
Docs more likely to have antipsychotics, barbiturates, not antidepressants on toxicology testing
Friday, November 16, 2012

Optimal Dose Suggested for Dasatinib in Ovarian Cancer
Dasatinib in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin shows some efficacy
Friday, November 16, 2012

Diltiazem Relieves Capecitabine-Induced Chest Pain
Prophylaxis with diltiazem prevents chest pain, allowing patients to tolerate capecitabine
Friday, November 16, 2012

Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Found Beneficial for Certain Meds
DTCA linked to increase in appropriate prescriptions of aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer
Friday, November 16, 2012

Trastuzumab Ups Cardiac Risk for Older Women With Breast Cancer
Treatment increases rates of heart failure, cardiomyopathy in early-stage breast cancer
Thursday, November 15, 2012

CDC: Breast Cancer Mortality Higher in Black Women
Black women more likely to be diagnosed at later stages
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Graphic Pictorial Warning Labels on Cigarettes Most Effective
Pictorial images more effective than text-only for adult smokers with low health literacy
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Venous Thromboembolism Risk Up With Cisplatin-Based Chemo
Meta-analysis shows elevated relative risk for cisplatin-treated patients with advanced solid tumors
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Bone Marrow Biopsy Adds Little to PET/CT Staging of Hodgkin's
Absence of positive bone marrow biopsy for patients with PET/CT-assessed stage I, II disease
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Early End-of-Life Talks Can Reduce Aggressive Cancer Care
Discussing EOL plans prior to last 30 days of life linked to less aggressive, more hospice care
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Optimal Weight to Height Scaling Varies for Cancers
Scaling may differ from body mass index, from 0.8 for endometrial cancer to 1.7 for breast cancer
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Survival Advantage for Whites With Renal Cell Carcinoma
Although more blacks diagnosed with localized stage, smaller tumors, less aggressive subtype
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Social Network, Early Breast Cancer Prognosis Link Explored
Only women with small social network and low levels of support have increased mortality
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

High Glycemic Load Linked to Worse Colon Cancer Survival
Glycemic load tied to worse survival in obese, overweight; link also seen for carbohydrate intake
Thursday, November 08, 2012

AHA: Increased Cancer Risk for Patients With Heart Failure
For patients with heart failure, incident cancer correlates with increased risk of death
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Statin Use at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower Mortality
All cause, cancer-related mortality down by about 15 percent for statin users at time of diagnosis
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Inflammation Marker Linked to Higher Cancer Mortality
In men, elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels linked to higher all-cause, cancer death
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Triptorelin Doesn't Avert Early Ovarian Failure in Lymphoma
However, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist may protect ovarian reserve after chemotherapy
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Xarelto
Use expanded to include treatment of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Monday, November 05, 2012

Pain Management Varies Among Palliative Care Centers
Variations in outcomes for terminal cancer patients affected by organizational factors
Monday, November 05, 2012

RSK Plays Key Role in Melanoma Chemoresistance
Promotes G2 DNA damage checkpoint silencing; inhibitors sensitize melanoma cells to DNA damage
Monday, November 05, 2012

Major Illness Increases Venous Thrombosis Risk
Risk increases dramatically when combined with immobilization and/or thrombophilia
Friday, November 02, 2012

Drug Combo Active in Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases
Lapatinib plus capecitabine active for women with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer
Friday, November 02, 2012

Anticoagulation Therapy Appears to Be Safe After TAVI
No increased risk of bleeding or other adverse outcome after receiving anticoagulant therapy
Thursday, November 01, 2012

Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors Depends on Type
Survivors more likely to have poor physical and mental health-related quality of life; varies by type
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

AACR: Breast CA Survival Racial Disparity Persists Despite SES
Survival differences persist across racial/ethnic groups after adjustment for socioeconomic status
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

U.S. Medicare Spending on Elderly Has Outpaced Canada's
Growth three times faster in the U.S., while Canada offers more comprehensive benefits
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Oncologists Generally Refer to Specialized Palliative Care Late
Earlier referral hampered by definitional issues and non-acceptance of chemotherapy patients
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Acupuncture Reduces Breast Cancer-Related Fatigue
Improvements also seen in quality of life after six weeks of treatment
Monday, October 29, 2012

Quitting Before 40 Avoids Most Excess Smoking-Linked Mortality
Mortality rates nearly three times higher for smokers; quitting before age 30 most beneficial
Monday, October 29, 2012

More Intensive Chemo Ups Survival in Ewing Sarcoma
No increased toxicity with increasing chemo from every three weeks to every two weeks
Monday, October 29, 2012

Considerable Regional Variation for Brachytherapy
Women treated with brachytherapy experience more overall, wound, skin complications
Friday, October 26, 2012

Meta-Analysis: Antivirals Reduce Risk of Liver Cancer in Hep C
Meta-analysis shows preventive effect more pronounced for virological responders
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Negative Pigment Network Able to Distinguish Melanoma
Distinguishing morphological features include irregular distribution, peripheral location
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Aspirin Improves Survival for CRC With PIK3CA Mutation
Use of aspirin after diagnosis ups cancer-specific, overall survival for patients with mutated PIK3CA
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Terminal Cancer Patients May Have Erroneous Chemo Beliefs
Patients who rate communication with their doctor favorably more likely to have inaccurate beliefs
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Better Prognosis for Early Blast Clearance in Leukemia
Patients whose peripheral blasts clear six days or less after chemotherapy have better survival
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Decrease in CRC Resections Tied to Medicare-Covered Screening
Medicare payment for screening colonoscopy in 2001 linked to decreases in proximal resection
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Genuine Very Large Effects in Trials Rare in Medicine
Very large effects typically seen in small trials and diminish subsequently; seldom address mortality
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

TNF Inhibitor Use Doesn't Up Short-Term Cancer Incidence
In rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, or psoriatic arthritis
Monday, October 22, 2012

ACG: Death Rate From Upper GI Bleeding Decreasing
But overall economic burden increased over past two decades to $7.6 billion in 2009
Monday, October 22, 2012

Metabolic Factors Impact Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer
No correlation seen for high levels of metabolic factors and risk of prostate cancer
Monday, October 22, 2012

Social Outcomes Good for Most Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors
Majority exhibit positive social adjustment over long term; risk factors ID'd for lasting issues
Friday, October 19, 2012

Intracranial Tumors Can Be Resected Safely in Elderly
Short-term outcomes no worse with advanced age after craniotomy for malignant brain tumors
Friday, October 19, 2012

Common Liver Tests Can Predict Liver Cancer Risk
Transaminase levels predict HCC risk in general population; better discrimination than HCV/HBV
Friday, October 19, 2012

AACR: Green Tea May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth
Lower serum PSA, fewer markers of inflammation in men drinking green tea before prostatectomy
Thursday, October 18, 2012

AACR: Hay Fever, Asthma Tied to Lower Colorectal Cancer Death
Having both conditions linked to modestly lower risk of death; no significant effect on CRC incidence
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Surgery Linked to Cardiac Death in Cancer Patients
Cardiovascular death significantly more common among cancer patients who undergo surgery
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

AACR: Flavonoids Inversely Tied to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Current smokers and younger men may receive the most benefit from high flavonoid intake
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

AACR: Multivitamins Linked to Modest Drop in Cancer in Men
Nonsignificant trend for site-specific cancer reduction seen with daily multivitamin use by older men
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

About 170 Million Healthy Life-Years Lost to Cancer Globally
In 2008, total disability-adjusted life-years lost mainly due to colorectal, lung, breast, prostate cancer
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Prognosis After Cystectomy Not Affected by Smoking
No difference in 5-year recurrence-free, cancer-specific, or overall survival
Monday, October 15, 2012

B-Vitamin Supplement Doesn't Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Combination of folic acid plus vitamins B₆, B₁₂ doesn't lower adenoma risk for high-risk women
Monday, October 15, 2012

Patient Navigation Speeds Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Diagnostic resolution significantly faster in navigated women receiving biopsies
Friday, October 12, 2012

Study Confirms Link Between Analgesic Use, Ovarian Cancer
Case-control study shows any analgesic, aspirin use may reduce risk of ovarian cancer
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Interventions Helpful for Breast Cancer-Induced Menopause
Cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise alleviate symptoms of treatment-induced menopause
Thursday, October 11, 2012

HIV Status Doesn't Influence Hodgkin's Lymphoma Outcome
In patients treated with ABVD chemotherapy, despite more extensive disease, worse prognosis
Thursday, October 11, 2012

New Cervical Cancer Vaccine Targets HPV-Infected Women
Early studies show that vaccine is well tolerated, immunogenic for women with prior neoplasia
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Physical Activity Moderately Ups Bleed Risk in Hemophilia
Absolute increase in risk of bleeds associated with vigorous physical activity is small, transient
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Proneurotensin Linked to Increased Disease, Death Risk
In women, levels also tied to risk of breast cancer
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Large Review Confirms Melanoma Risk Up in Immunosuppressed
Findings in transplant recipients and patients with lymphoma, HIV/AIDS
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Unsuspected PE Seldom Linked to Death in Cancer Patients
Increased mortality in patients with unsuspected pulmonary embolism usually due to underlying cancer
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Neonatal Outcomes Unaffected by Transfused Blood Cell Age
Similar outcomes for transfusion with fresh and standard red blood cells
Monday, October 08, 2012

Gene Variant Linked to Uterine Fibroid Risk
SNP which spans FASN upregulated in neoplasms and implicated in tumor cell survival
Monday, October 08, 2012

Potential New Colorectal Cancer Treatment Target Identified
Cell surface marker CD66c is novel marker that, when blocked, halts tumor growth in vivo
Friday, October 05, 2012

Anal Cancer Increase Linked to HIV Infection Only in Men
Increased annual incidence in women is not influenced by HIV infection
Friday, October 05, 2012

Predictors of Breast Cancer Locoregional Recurrence ID'd
For patients treated with neoadjuvant chemo, age, tumor and clinical characteristics predict risk
Thursday, October 04, 2012

Sexual Abuse May Affect Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
Women survivors of childhood sexual abuse are less likely to get regular screenings
Thursday, October 04, 2012

BMI and Lean Body Mass Decline After Allogeneic HSCT
Decrease seen for childhood hematologic cancer survivors who received stem cell transplant
Thursday, October 04, 2012

Limiting the Problem of Missing Data Urged for Clinical Trials
Special report: analysis methods can not compensate for missing data, simple fixes ruled out
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Meta-Analysis Confirms Sunbed, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Link
Risk higher if indoor tanning starts before 25 years of age
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Digital Mammography Tops Screen-Film for Screening
Improves detection of DCIS and invasive cancer without increasing potential for overdiagnosis
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Observation Units Could Save $3.1 Billion Nationally Per Year
Hospital observation units could save $1,572 per patient; $4.6 million annually per hospital
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Mortality Up With 80 Percent Oxygen in Abdominal Surgery
Peri-op use of 80 percent oxygen significantly increases long-term mortality for cancer patients
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Patients Benefit From Access to Physician Notes
Patients frequently access visit notes; almost all patients want open note policy to continue
Monday, October 01, 2012

Sexual Dysfunction Common With Aromatase Inhibitors
Unsatisfactory sex life, low sexual interest for about half of postmenopausal breast cancer patients
Monday, October 01, 2012

Higher Risk of Esophageal, Stomach Cancer With AIDS
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma rates down but carcinoma rates fairly constant from 1980 to 2007
Monday, October 01, 2012

Endorectal MRI Can Aid With Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan
Addition of endorectal MRI to initial evaluation helps assess eligibility for active surveillance
Monday, October 01, 2012

SNPs Linked to Erectile Dysfunction After Radiotherapy
Twelve polymorphisms linked to risk of developing ED after radiation for prostate cancer
Friday, September 28, 2012

Young BRCA Carriers Face Complex Life-Altering Decisions
Knowledge of genetic risk affects decisions about marriage, childbearing, and breast cancer
Friday, September 28, 2012

When Clinically Indicated, Chemo Use High for Breast Cancer
Fewer than half of women for whom adjuvant chemotherapy is discretionary utilize it
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Genetic Variants Identified for Risk of Male Breast Cancer
Single nucleotide polymorphisms within RAD51B and TOX3 linked to increased risk
Monday, September 24, 2012

Skin Cancer Incidence Up After Pancreas Transplantation
Nonmelanoma skin cancers common after transplant, especially in recipients with prior skin cancer
Friday, September 21, 2012

Patient Preference Doesn't Affect Chemo in Advanced CRC
Most advanced colorectal cancer patients receive chemotherapy even if they doubt the benefits
Friday, September 21, 2012

Alcohol-Related Esophageal Cancer Risk Is Reversible
Meta-analysis shows that risk from former drinking diminishes in 16.5 years
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

New Guidelines Issued for Pediatric Fever and Neutropenia
Guidelines for children with cancer and/or hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Drug Class Unexpectedly Effective on Breast Cancers
PARP inhibitors target homologous recombination-deficient tumors; effective on HER2 tumors
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Nearly Half of European Mortality Due to Cancer, Chronic Disease
Inverse link seen for country-specific crude death rate for cancer/chronic disease versus other causes
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Biomarkers Identified in Head and Neck Cancers
In two studies, survival predicted by HPV viral load and viral gene expression
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

L-Carnitine Does Not Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue
No relief for patients with invasive malignancies given L-carnitine supplementation 2 g/day for four weeks
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

No Increased Cancer Risk With Herpes Zoster Infection
Enhanced surveillance for cancer deemed not necessary in patients with herpes zoster infection
Monday, September 17, 2012

Cancer Incidence and Mortality Declining for Hispanics
But, mammography, colorectal cancer screening, and Pap test use lower than for non-Hispanic whites
Monday, September 17, 2012

Long-Term Finasteride Doesn't Impair Quality of Life
No negative effects for men randomized to receive finasteride to prevent prostate cancer
Thursday, September 13, 2012

European Review: Benefits of Mammograms Outweigh Harms
Over-diagnosis estimated at 6.5 percent; cumulative risk of false-positive result is 20 percent
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Preparation Process Eases MRI for Children With Sickle Cell
Preparation/support procedures reduce need for sedation during MRI for children with sickle cell
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Review: Inflammation's Role in Obesity-Colorectal Cancer Link
Immunological and metabolic profiles of obese adipose tissue differ from those of lean adipose tissue
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Thermal Sensation Spared in Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
Findings suggest that thermal sensation may indicate damage to cavernous nerves
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Rare Cancer Syndrome Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
Patients with PTEN mutations have greater insulin sensitivity but are also more likely to be obese
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Pregnancy-Associated Cancers on the Rise in Australia
Maternal age partially explains findings; more cancers than expected in women age 15 to 44
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Persistence of Statin Use Linked to Decreased Cancer Risk
Significant reduction in risk of hematopoietic malignancies for those with most persistent use
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

BCS: Radiological Tests Little Use in Detecting Breast Mets
Bone scan, liver ultrasound, chest x-ray little value in staging evaluation of primary breast cancer
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

BCS: MarginProbe Reduces Re-Excision Rate Post-Lumpectomy
Device reduces re-excision rate with no significant difference in volume of breast tissue removed
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

PTSD Seen in Nearly 20 Percent of Young Children With Cancer
Maternal posttraumatic stress disorder, older age at diagnosis up risk of PTSD for children
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Cancer Survivors Uneasy With Primary Care Doctor Follow-Up
Survivors cite lack of cancer expertise, continuity of care as barriers to role of primary care doctors
Monday, September 10, 2012

Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Risk of Testicular Cancer
Risk highest for nonseminoma and mixed histology tumors
Monday, September 10, 2012

Not All Docs/Nurses Want to Be Asked About Hand Hygiene
Few were asked in the past month; more than a quarter do not want patients to remind them
Friday, September 07, 2012

Intermittent ADT Noninferior to Continuous ADT for Prostate CA
For men with rising PSA after radiotherapy, survival similar for continuous, intermittent therapy
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Anthracycline, Trastuzumab for Breast CA Up Heart Failure Risk
Risk of heart failure and/or cardiomyopathy up for women with incident, invasive breast cancer
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Reciprocal Increased Risk of Parkinson's, Prostate Cancer
Similar reciprocal risk association found between Parkinson's disease and melanoma
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

No Increased Risk of Cancer With Biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Use of biologic response modifiers for at least 24 weeks doesn't up overall, specific malignancy risk
Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Advanced-Stage Cancer Patients Often Reluctant to Exercise
Reasons include therapy-related symptoms; no recognition of effect on symptoms; lack of advice
Friday, August 31, 2012

Lower Prostate Cancer-Specific Death With Anticoagulant Use
Aspirin primarily contributes to reduction for localized cancer treated with prostatectomy, radiotherapy
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Lung Cancer Risk Unaffected by Metformin Use in Diabetes
In nested-case control analysis, risk of lung cancer not lower in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Gene Score IDs Prognosis in Metastatic Neuroblastoma
Fourteen tumor-linked inflammation genes predict prognosis for children diagnosed at ≥18 months
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Regular Aspirin Use Doesn't Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
For postmenopausal women, aspirin, other NSAIDs, acetaminophen don't lower breast cancer risk
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

For Patients With Prior MI, Vorapaxar Cuts Cardiac Events
Addition to standard antiplatelet therapy reduces thrombotic events, but increases bleeding
Monday, August 27, 2012

Improved Survival for Prostate Cancer Seen in Post-PSA Era
Survival rates comparable for white and black men in post-prostate-specific antigen era trial
Monday, August 27, 2012

Poor Survival for Obese Women With HR+ Breast Cancer
Obesity linked to inferior survival for women with hormone receptor-positive operable disease
Monday, August 27, 2012

Stress Causes Lower INR in VTE Patients Not on Blood Thinners
Direction of effect on specific clotting factors varies with anticoagulation status in previous DVT patients
Friday, August 24, 2012

Outcomes Similar With Partial, Whole Breast Irradiation
Five-year outcomes, patterns of failure similar; excellent three-year outcomes post-recurrence
Friday, August 24, 2012

Process Areas for Improvement ID'd in Early Prostate Cancer
Men undergoing expectant management have high compliance with RAND structural indicators
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Prolonged Dexamethasone Cuts Delayed Nausea After Chemo
Adding dexamethasone to prochlorperazine on days two and three reduces delayed nausea after chemo
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Identified
American Heart Association IDs interventions to improve diet and exercise, cut smoking rates
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Factors Tied to Photoprotection ID'd for Organ Recipients
Patient features and health care provider advice linked to sunscreen use and sun avoidance
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Post-Polyp Detection, CRC Risk ID'd by Colonoscopy Factors
Colonoscopy-related factors more important than polyp features for predicting CRC occurrence
Monday, August 20, 2012

2012 Indicators of Well-Being for Older Americans Issued
Indicators of population, economics, health status, health risks, and health care described
Monday, August 20, 2012

Study Finds Tobacco Use High in Developing Countries
About half of men use tobacco, women are starting to smoke earlier, quit ratios are low
Friday, August 17, 2012

Benefit of PSA Reduced by Loss of Quality-Adjusted Life-Years
73 life-years, but only 56 QALYs gained by screening 1,000 men from age 55 to 69
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

ABO Blood Group Correlated With Coronary Heart Disease
Risk up for non-O blood group versus O, even after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Poor Follow-Up of Hospital Tests Often Due to Late Orders
Tests performed on day of discharge represent 6.8 percent of all tests, 46.8 percent of missed results
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Supplement Doses Inadequate for Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Calcium, vitamin D doses inadequate to prevent bone mineral density loss for men undergoing ADT
Monday, August 13, 2012

Aspirin Use Again Linked to Slightly Lower Cancer Mortality
But, relationship may not be as strong as in previously reported pooled-data analysis
Monday, August 13, 2012

Study Links Age, Insurance, but Not Race, to Chemo Rates
Age and insurance status, but not race, linked to rates of receipt of chemotherapy in breast cancer
Thursday, August 09, 2012

High IgE Levels Inversely Associated With Risk of Glioma
Link between allergy biomarker and glioma development seen 20 years before tumor diagnosis
Thursday, August 09, 2012

Photosensitizing Antihypertensive Meds Up Risk of Lip Cancer
Non-Hispanic whites treated long term with antihypertensives have increased odds of lip cancer
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Limitations ID'd in Women's Breast Health in Pakistan
Women need more knowledge, screening; GPs need more education about breast cancer
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Superficial X-Ray Viable for Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Retrospective analysis shows X-ray is viable for select patients with primary cutaneous tumors
Monday, August 06, 2012

Unsuspected PE Does Not Up Mortality Risk in Cancer Patients
Unsuspected PE patients also have similar risk of recurrent VTE as those with clinically suspected PE
Monday, August 06, 2012

Gene Subnetworks Predict Risk of Leukemia Progression
Subnetworks more accurately predict CLL progression than established markers
Friday, August 03, 2012

Clinicians Can Unintentionally Prompt Nocebo Effect
Negative expectations, being informed about complications up likelihood of adverse effects
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Taxane-Induced Neuropathy Not Tied to Breast Cancer Outcome
In operable breast cancer, taxane-induced neuropathy not linked to survival, recurrence
Thursday, August 02, 2012

High-Cost Imaging of Advanced Cancer Patients Increasing
More than one-third of stage IV cancer patients scanned in the last month of life
Thursday, August 02, 2012

RB Pathway Linked to Breast Cancer Treatment Response
Retinoblastoma tumor suppressor pathway disruption linked to improved response to chemo
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Men With Prostate Cancer Increasingly Don't Die From It
The incidence of prostate cancer-specific death declined in Sweden and U.S. through 2008
Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Adding Radiation Aids Pediatric Nonmetastatic Medulloblastoma
Induction chemotherapy plus conformal radiation therapy improves event-free survival
Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Active Surveillance Up in Multidisciplinary Prostate CA Care
For men with low-risk prostate cancer, multidisciplinary care ups odds of active surveillance
Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Varied Mutation Prevalence in Multiple Colorectal Adenomas
For patients with multiple colorectal adenomas, prevalence of APC, MUTYH mutations varies
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Baseline HPV Test Predicts Cervical Cancer in Long Term
HPV test, compared with Pap, at baseline better predicts CIN3+ at follow-up of 18 years
Monday, July 30, 2012

Histological Subtype Impacts Survival in Renal Cell Cancer
Improved survival with chromophobe; poor survival with collecting duct, sarcomatoid subtypes
Monday, July 30, 2012

Prior Basal Cell Carcinoma Is Main Predictor of Future BCC
Sunburn, baseline sun exposure, and sun protective measures do not independently predict risk
Monday, July 30, 2012

Lymphovascular Invasion Is Independent Predictor of Survival
Lymphovascular invasion is strong predictor of outcome in invasive breast cancer
Friday, July 27, 2012

Apparent HIV-1 'Cure' After Stem Cell Transplant
Two men appear to be HIV-1 free a year or more after bone marrow transplant
Friday, July 27, 2012

Quality of Life Good After Salvage Nasopharyngectomy
Social functioning is lowest of five functioning scales after surgery for residual, recurrent cancer
Friday, July 27, 2012

Better Analgesia From Pelvic Plexus Block in Prostate Biopsy
Compared with periprostatic nerve block during transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Celiac Disease Linked to Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Higher incidence of LPDs in celiac disease patients, particularly those diagnosed late in life
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Selenium, Vitamins C, E May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Food diary data suggest higher antioxidant intake may cut pancreatic cancer risk by two-thirds
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Breast Cancer Doesn't Affect Sexual Function in Women
Sexual function and body image stable over 18 months for women with ductal carcinoma in situ
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Immunosuppressant Switch Cuts Skin Cancer Post-Transplant
Longer survival for kidney-transplant patients switched to sirolimus from calcineurin inhibitors
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Vitamin E Intake Inversely Linked to Liver Cancer Risk
Vitamin E from diet or supplements may reduce the risk of developing liver cancer
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Review Assesses Melanoma Burden From Use of Sunbeds
Risk up for each added session of sunbed use per year and for those who first use before age 35
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Younger Cancer Patients' Psychosocial Needs Unmet
Findings worse among adolescents and young adults treated in adult care settings
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Study Supports Longer Scope Intervals Post-Polypectomy
Significant risk reduction within five years for both genders, all ages, those with high-risk polyps
Monday, July 23, 2012

'Genetic Score' May Improve Prostate Cancer Prediction
Score based on 33 single nucleotide polymorphisms linked to prostate cancer risk
Monday, July 23, 2012

HIV Doesn't Impact Cervical Cancer Risk in HPV-Negative
HIV-infected/uninfected HPV-negative women have similar incidence of cervical precancer
Monday, July 23, 2012

Heart Medication Converts Cancer Cells Into Vaccine
Cardiac glycosides induce immunogenic cell death in cancer cells
Friday, July 20, 2012

Similar Genetic Alterations in Most Colon, Rectal Cancers
Sixteen percent of CRCs hypermutated, three-quarters of which have high microsatellite instability
Friday, July 20, 2012

BMI Affects Aromatase Inhibitor-Linked Estrogen Suppression
Levels of estrogen up with letrozole, anastrozole for postmenopausal women with higher BMI
Friday, July 20, 2012

Poorer Patient Experience at Safety-Net Hospitals
Worse performance on nearly every measure of patient experience; discrepancy persisted over time
Thursday, July 19, 2012

~12,000 Preventable Deaths in English Hospitals Annually
Main causes are poor clinical monitoring, diagnostic errors, and inadequate drug/fluid management
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Physical Inactivity Accounts for Considerable Disease Burden
Causes up to 10 percent of major non-communicable disease burden, 9 percent of premature deaths
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Social Network Analysis IDs Informal Physician Networks
Geographic variation in network characteristics; similar physician, patient features within networks
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Shorter Scope Interval Supported for Better CA Stage at Diagnosis
Risk of higher stage at diagnosis up for those with interval of four or five versus one to three years
Monday, July 16, 2012

Chemo Combo Promising for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Greater benefit with temozolomide, bevacizumab for patients with pancreatic versus carcinoid NETs
Friday, July 13, 2012

Active Surveillance Cost-Effective for Prostate Cancer
At five, 10 years of follow-up, active surveillance saves money compared to immediate treatment
Thursday, July 12, 2012

RA Patients Are Receiving Recommended Cancer Screenings
Rates for breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening higher than in general population
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Drug Reduces Graft-Versus-Host After Stem Cell Transplant
Chemokine receptor CCR5 antagonist maraviroc inhibits lymphocyte chemotaxis
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Most Breast Cancer Patients Return to Working Same Hours
Receiving chemotherapy increases the likelihood of reducing or discontinuing work
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Long-Term Mortality Risk Low After Cerebral Vein Thrombosis
Previous venous thromboembolism history independently predicts recurrent events
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Study Supports Chemo After Periampullary Cancer Surgery
Benefit only seen after adjusting for prognostic variables, not in primary analysis
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Factors Impacting Quality of Life at End of Life Identified
Nine factors explain some of the variance in quality of life for patients with advanced cancer
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

GI Cancer Resection OK With Mild Cirrhotic Liver Dysfunction
For patients with cirrhosis, moderate-to-severe liver dysfunction linked to post-op mortality
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Unsuccessful Fertility Drug Use Lowers Breast Cancer Risk
Protective association disappears among women who successfully conceive on fertility drugs
Monday, July 09, 2012

Sentinel Node Biopsy Safe for Vulvar Squamous Cell Cancer
Sentinel lymph node biopsy may be used in place of inguinal femoral lymphadenectomy
Friday, July 06, 2012

Patient Decision Aid Beneficial in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Useful to increase medical knowledge, decrease decisional conflict regarding use of radioiodine
Thursday, July 05, 2012

Dose-Escalated Cetuximab Tolerated in Colorectal Cancer
Possible improved response and disease control rates in irinotecan-refractory metastatic CRC
Thursday, July 05, 2012

Eltrombopag Linked to Clinical Response in Aplastic Anemia
Clinically significant multilineage response in some patients with severe refractory aplastic anemia
Thursday, July 05, 2012

Limited Evidence Links Pioglitazone to Bladder Cancer
Thiazolidinediones, specifically pioglitazone, may increase bladder cancer risk in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Ovarian Grafts Restore Endocrine Function Long Term
In five cancer survivors, function restored within 12 to 20 weeks of heterotopic transplantation
Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Nelarabine Plus Chemo Viable in Children With T-Cell ALL
Nelarabine well tolerated; encouraging for pediatric patients with slow early response in T-cell ALL
Friday, June 29, 2012

Aspirin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Barrett's Esophagus
Current aspirin users have a 44 percent lower risk of being diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law
'Individual-mandate' insurance requirement deemed constitutional
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Risk of Second Primary Melanoma Up in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients with invasive melanoma have nearly double the risk of second primary versus adults
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Nomogram Developed to Estimate Early Breast Cancer Survival
Able to predict mastectomy-free survival in older women treated with conservative surgery
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Hospice Visit Number Affects Ability to Die at Home
Factors identified that affect hospice cancer patient ability to die in setting of choice
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Duplicate Payments by Federal Government Increasing
Dually enrolled patients in the VA and Medicare account for substantial, duplicate costs
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Recreational Physical Activity Reduces Breast Cancer Risk
Benefit unrelated to intensity of physical activity; postmenopausal weight gain reduces benefit
Monday, June 25, 2012

No Therapy for ~20 Percent With Stage IV Solid Tumors
Factors linked to no treatment include older age, black race, lack of medical insurance, income
Friday, June 22, 2012

Reduced Efficacy for CRC Screenings Done by Non-GI Docs
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness up when colonoscopy performed by gastroenterologist
Friday, June 22, 2012

Increased Sick Leave Rates for Long-Term Cancer Survivors
Rates up five years post- versus pre-diagnosis; variance largely due to sociodemographics
Friday, June 22, 2012

Similar Outcomes for Robot-Aided, Conventional Nephrectomy
Post-op complication rates, distributions similar for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy techniques
Friday, June 22, 2012

Half of Residents Report Working While Sick
Most frequent reasons for presenteeism include feeling obligation to colleagues and to patient care
Thursday, June 21, 2012

IVC Filters Confirmed Effective for Patients at Embolism Risk
No complications related to filter use in case series of patients undergoing major spinal surgery
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Diabetes Linked to Increased Cause-Specific Mortality
Diabetes correlates with increased risk of death from diseases, including several forms of cancer
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Accuracy of Melanoma Detection Up in Specialized Clinics
From 1998 to 2007, the accuracy of melanoma detection improved only in specialized clinics
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

AACR: UV Radiation Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer risk reduced by about half for those with the most versus least sun-sensitive skin
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Grade IDs Melanoma Survival
Independent predictor of sentinel lymph node status and survival in cutaneous melanoma
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Smoking Increases Risk of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Smoking ups risk of squamous cell carcinoma, but not basal cell carcinoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Hepatitis B Screening Before Chemo Deemed Cost-Effective
For patients receiving chemo for lymphoma, screening all superior to screening high-risk, none
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Periodontitis Linked to HPV-Positive Head, Neck Tumors
Association stronger in patients with oropharyngeal cancer versus oral, laryngeal cancer
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Germ-Line BRCA1/2 Testing Recommended in Ovarian Cancer
BRCA mutation-positive women with ovarian cancer have improved survival, treatment response
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Multiple Tumor Zones Should Be Sampled in Breast Cancer
Considerable heterogeneity found within tumor, lymph node metastases of any particular patient
Monday, June 18, 2012

JAK3 Mutations ID'd in About One-Third of T-Cell Lymphomas
Somatic activating mutation in JAK3 (A572V and A573V) identified in natural killer/T-cell lymphoma
Friday, June 15, 2012

Weight Loss Linked to Reduced Cancer Incidence, Mortality
Effect more consistent with intentional weight loss; risk reduction up for women, obesity-linked CA
Friday, June 15, 2012

Testosterone Therapy Does Not Up Prostate Cancer Incidence
One case of cancer diagnosed per 212 years of testosterone replacement therapy
Friday, June 15, 2012

Pre-Op Breast Pain in ~28 Percent of Breast Cancer Patients
Genetic polymorphisms in inflammatory cytokines linked to presurgical breast pain
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Number of Cancer Survivors May Reach ~18 Million by 2022
Estimated 13.7 million U.S. cancer survivors on Jan. 1, 2012; set to increase in next decade
Thursday, June 14, 2012

CDC: Preventive Health Services Underused Before 2010
Underutilized services include cholesterol screening, BP control, smoking cessation assistance
Thursday, June 14, 2012

New Peri-Op Approach Accurately IDs Melanoma in Nail Matrix
Reflectance confocal microscopy can be used to diagnose subungual melanomas of the nail matrix
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Fatal Airway Necrosis Noted After Stereotactic Body Radiation
Case report describes necrosis ID'd eight months after stereotactic body-radiation for lung cancer
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Changes in Tumor Size by RECIST Correlate With Survival
Reflect linear continuum without clear boundary values or cutoffs to define response
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Cannabinoid Formulation Benefits Opioid-Refractory Pain
Nabiximols offers pain relief for patients with advanced cancer, especially at low-dose
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Poor Oral Hygiene Found Predictive of Cancer Mortality
Dental plaque linked to increased odds of death; similar association seen for age and male gender
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Advanced Imaging, Radiation Exposure Up Over Last Decade
Annual increases in CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET use; increase in CT tied to elevated radiation exposure
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Breast Cancer Incidence Down With Metformin Use in Diabetes
Risk slightly up for postmenopausal women with diabetes treated with meds other than metformin
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Many PCPs Recommend Colorectal Cancer Screening in Elderly
Comorbidities may affect screening modality, but many docs recommend non-beneficial screening
Monday, June 11, 2012

Gene Mutations May Predict Breast CA Treatment Response
For women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, mutations ID aromatase inhibitor response
Monday, June 11, 2012

Marker Helps Predict Thrombotic Risk of Hormonal Contraceptives
For women taking hormonal contraceptives, sex hormone-binding globulin levels help estimate risk
Friday, June 08, 2012

Prevalence, Predictors of Interval Colorectal Cancer ID'd
Both procedural and biologic factors contribute to development of interval colorectal cancers
Friday, June 08, 2012

Higher Risk of VTE in CKD Surgical Patients on Enoxaparin
Compared to desirudin, VTE risk up for enoxaparin-treated CKD stage 3B patients after THR
Friday, June 08, 2012

Venous Thromboembolism Up in Adult Hospitalizations
Efforts needed to implement prevention strategies to curb this growing public health concern
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Beta-Carotene Safe During Prostate Cancer Treatment
After 10.5 years of follow-up, no significant increase in prostate cancer deaths or metastases
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Aspirin Ups Risk of Bleeding in All But Diabetes Patients
Patients with diabetes have increased risk of major bleeding, independent of aspirin use
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

ASCO: Continuing Avastin With 2nd-Line Chemo Ups Survival
Findings in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with first-line chemo plus Avastin
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Gender Gap in Reproductive Preservation in Cancer Patients
Men report routine sperm banking; women rarely presented with fertility preserving options
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

ASCO: Avastin Ups Survival in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian CA
Addition of bevacizumab to chemotherapy improves progression-free survival
Monday, June 04, 2012

Acellular Dermal Matrix Safe, Useful in Breast Reconstruction
Good outcomes; seroma complications higher with AlloDerm human matrix than porcine Strattice
Friday, June 01, 2012

Pioglitazone Use Ups Bladder Cancer Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Highest risk for those with more than 24 months of exposure, cumulative dose of >28,000 mg
Friday, June 01, 2012

Global Cancer Incidence Set to Top 20 Million Per Year by 2030
If current cancer- and gender-specific trends continue, incidence predicted at 22.2 million
Friday, June 01, 2012

Slow-Growing Melanomas Lose Structure, Vary Color With Time
Little increase in lesion diameter, but structure, organization, and colors of lesions change
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Radiation Ups Event-Free, Not Overall Survival in Ped Hodgkin's
For children who respond to chemo, low-dose involved-field radiation therapy ups long-term EFS
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Patient Goals for Presenting Internet Research to Docs Vary
These goals influence patients' perception of their provider's handling of the conversation
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Pathologic Response Prediction of Survival Aided by Tumor Type
When specific tumor type is considered, pathologic complete response more predictive of survival
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Working Night Shift May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Significant increase in risk with more years of night shift work, cumulative number of night shifts
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Diabetes Linked to Lung Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women with diabetes have higher risk of lung cancer, especially if using insulin
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

NSAID Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Skin Cancer
Lower risk of squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma; notably in long-term, high-intensity use
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Probability of Long-Term Glioblastoma Survival Assessed
In glioblastoma, surviving for two years linked to favorable conditional probability of survival
Friday, May 25, 2012

Selenium and/or Vitamin E Do Not Prevent Bladder Cancer
No change in incidence for men treated with selenium or vitamin E alone or in combination
Friday, May 25, 2012

Pancreatectomy OK Without Downstaging From Therapy
Radiographic downstaging rare even after neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic cancer patients
Friday, May 25, 2012

Vemurafenib, Dabrafenib Linked to Cutaneous Side Effects
Squamous cell carcinoma, warty dyskeratomas, verrucous keratoses, and other lesions can occur
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Brentuximab Vedotin Effective in Large-Cell Lymphoma
Complete remission for more than half with recurrent systemic anaplastic large-cell lymphoma
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Oncologists Grief at Patient Loss Affects Treatment
Can also affect relationships with other patients and spills over into their personal lives
Thursday, May 24, 2012

DDW: Pancreatic CA Shot Added to Standard Therapy Ups Survival
In a related study, 4D-elastic light scattering fingerprinting probe detects pancreatic cancer
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Treatment With rt-PA Within Six Hours of Stroke Beneficial
Randomized trial, meta-analysis show benefit for wide range of patients with acute ischemic stroke
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Aspirin Effective in Preventing Thromboembolism Recurrence
For patients with unprovoked VTE, aspirin presents no apparent increase in risk of major bleeding
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

DDW: Diabetes Linked to Higher Adenoma Detection in 40s
Patients aged 40 to 49 with diabetes have similar rates to 50- to 59-year-olds without diabetes
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Genetic Testing Doesn't Up Post-Test Health Care Use
But individuals who complete multiplex genetic testing have more physician visits pre-test
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Regorafenib Active in Metastatic GI Stromal Tumors
Significant activity for patients with advanced GIST after failure of imatinib and sunitinib
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Imaging Predicts Breast Cancer Response to Chemotherapy
Magnetic resonance imaging better than clinical assessment for women undergoing pre-op chemo
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

DDW: Patients Prefer Colonoscopy to CT Colonography
Second study shows tolerability of bowel preparation linked to polyp and adenoma detection
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Chemoradiotherapy Improves Survival for Elderly With NSCLC
Addition of carboplatin to radiotherapy prolongs overall survival in locally advanced disease
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

ATS: Benefits/Harms of Low-Dose CT Screening Assessed
Screening may benefit individuals at high-risk of cancer, but concerns remain about potential harms
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Weight Loss Reduces Potential Breast Cancer Biomarkers
Diet, diet + exercise lower testosterone, serum estrogens in overweight, postmenopausal women
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Dabrafenib Safe, Active Against Some Metastatic Melanomas
Drug shows antitumor activity against Val600-mutant BRAF tumors at phase 2 dose of 150 mg
Monday, May 21, 2012

DDW: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Tied to Lower CRC Incidence
Screening linked to reduced incidence in proximal and distal CRC, reduced mortality for distal CRC
Monday, May 21, 2012

U.S. Task Force Recommends Against PSA-Based Screening
New evidence-based guidelines from USPSTF suggest screening benefits do not outweigh harms
Monday, May 21, 2012

Folic Acid Enrichment May Reduce Specific Pediatric Cancers
Postfortification of grains, decrease seen in Wilms tumor, primitive neuroectodermal tumor incidence
Monday, May 21, 2012

ATS: Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Cancer Death
Dose-response association seen with risk of cancer mortality increases with severity of apnea
Monday, May 21, 2012

Sunscreen Ingredient May Be Linked to Risk of Endometriosis
Higher urinary concentration of benzophenone-type derivatives ups odds of endometriosis diagnosis
Friday, May 18, 2012

ASCO: Oncologists Better ID Long-Term Effects of Chemo
Very few primary care physicians identified main late or long-term effects of four chemo drugs
Friday, May 18, 2012

Adjuvant Radiochemotherapy Has Lasting Benefit in Gastric Cancer
Patients with gastric cancer who undergo resection show survival benefit 10 years later
Friday, May 18, 2012

Gene Expression Profile Testing Increasing in Breast Cancer
Linked with decrease in chemotherapy in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Generic Versions of Plavix Approved
Dispensed with Medication Guide that provides important instructions on use, drug safety
Thursday, May 17, 2012

STAT3 Mutations ID'd in Rare Lymphoproliferative Disorder
Four specific mutations in SH2 domain seen in T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia
Thursday, May 17, 2012

ASCO: For Chemo's Nausea, Olanzapine Beats Metoclopramide
Patients with breakthrough chemo-induced nausea and vomiting benefit from olanzapine
Thursday, May 17, 2012

ASCO: Abiraterone Tolerated in High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Good pathological complete/near complete response with abiraterone + leuprolide
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Pazopanib Active in Metastatic Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
Progression-free survival up in metastatic non-adipocyte soft-tissue sarcoma, after chemo
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Sex Influences Survival in Esophageal Cancer
Better esophageal cancer-specific survival for women with locoregional, metastatic cancer
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

PET More Sensitive Than CT for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
F-18-FDG PET more sensitive, equally specific to CT for assessing regional lymph node involvement
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

New Technique Removes Inoperable Abdominal Tumors
Multivisceral ex vivo surgical procedure used to remove unresectable tumors in three patients
Friday, May 11, 2012

DNA Methylation Level Is Marker of Breast Cancer Risk
High DNA methylation levels at ATM loci nearly doubles risk of developing breast cancer
Friday, May 11, 2012

Genetic Profile of Circulating Tumor Cells Is Heterogeneous
Rare cells isolated from blood have distinct profile from single cells from cancer cell lines
Friday, May 11, 2012

Sun Protective Behavior on the Rise in U.S. Adults
But sunburn still prevalent, as is the use of indoor tanning
Thursday, May 10, 2012

JAM-A Has Inhibitory Role in Platelets
Junctional adhesion molecule A inhibits integrin outside-in signaling, premature platelet activation
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Review: Physical Activity Cuts Mortality for Cancer Survivors
Consistent evidence for benefit of exercise on all-cause, breast and colon cancer-specific mortality
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

New Technique Predicts Prostate Cancer Relapse
Genome copy number variation in tumor, adjacent tissue, or blood sample predictive of relapse
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Metformin May Have Dual Effect in Breast Cancer
Ki-67 affected differently based on insulin resistance, particularly in luminal B tumors
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Health-Related QoL Evaluated for Children With Brain Tumors
Patient and parent assessments correlate well; affected by disease type and treatment intensity
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Infectious Agents Cause About One in Six Cancers Worldwide
Infection-attributable cancers are more likely in less developed regions worldwide
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Sun/Skin Cancer Counseling Recommended for Youth
Counseling moderately increases the use of sun-protective behaviors in 10- to 24-year-old patients
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

ASBS: Breast Cancer Survival Significantly Lower for Men
In men with breast cancer, tumors likely to be larger, higher grade, metastasized
Friday, May 04, 2012

ASBS: Mammography Beats Infrared Screening for Breast CA
No Touch Breast Scan has poor sensitivity or specificity depending on the mode
Friday, May 04, 2012

FISH + Cytology Beats Cytology Alone for Neoplasia Detection
More sensitive detection in samples from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration
Friday, May 04, 2012

CMS Policy Helping Hospitals to Prevent Targeted Infections
Despite positive impact, less time spent on nontargeted infections, especially in large hospitals
Friday, May 04, 2012

Complementary Medicine Not Tied to Prostate Cancer Outcome
Complementary, alternative medicine widely used; no effect on treatment satisfaction, outcomes
Friday, May 04, 2012

Many COPD Comorbidities Independently Tied to Mortality
Twelve comorbidities include cancers and cardiovascular problems
Friday, May 04, 2012

ARRS: 'No Family Hx' Not License to Skip Early Mammograms
No family history for 60 percent of women aged 40 to 49 whose cancer is detected by mammogram
Thursday, May 03, 2012

For Thyroid Cancer, Thyrotropin + Low-Dose Radioiodine Effective
Two studies show low-dose radioiodine plus thyrotropin as effective as high-dose radioiodine
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Erlotinib Plus Chemo Doesn't Improve Efficacy in NSCLC
Offers no benefit for never or light former smokers with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Chemo Combination Promising for Multiple Myeloma
Elotuzumab, lenalidomide, low-dose dexamethasone well tolerated in relapsed/refractory MM
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Breast Brachytherapy May Not Be Best Choice in Older Women
More complications but no difference in overall survival versus whole-breast irradiation
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Methodological Heterogeneity Seen in Clinical Trials
Trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2010 mainly small, single-center
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Caloric Restriction Linked to Reduced Inflammation Markers
For obese postmenopausal women, weight loss diet ± exercise cuts inflammatory biomarkers
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Women Have Clear Melanoma Survival Advantage Over Men
Consistent advantage in survival and time to progression across prognostic subgroups, ages
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Screening Benefits Women in 40s With High Breast CA Risk
And, extremely dense breasts, first-degree relative with breast cancer ups risk two-fold in 40s
Monday, April 30, 2012

Cancer Worry Linked to Continued Symptom Burden
Age, fatigue, and risk perception also significantly associated with lingering cancer worry
Friday, April 27, 2012

Excessive Neutropenia for Weekly Everolimus + Docetaxel
Dose-limiting neutropenia, variable drug clearance for patients with metastatic breast cancer
Friday, April 27, 2012

Nutrition, Exercise Guidelines Updated for Cancer Survivors
American Cancer Society guidelines discuss best clinical practice for continuum of cancer care
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Adjuvant Therapy Shows Promise in Biliary Tract Cancer
Nonsignificant improvement in unselected patients, but significant benefit for high-risk patients
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Thiazolidinediones Tied to Lower Cancer Risk in Diabetes Patients
Pioglitazone, rosiglitazone linked to lower liver cancer risk; rosiglitazone tied to lower CRC risk
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Subtype Best Predictor of Basal Cell Carcinoma Invasion Depth
Subtype superior to age, contours, necrosis, and solar elastosis as depth predictor
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Age, Life Expectancy Influence Termination of PSA Screening
Barriers to discontinuation of screening include patient expectations, time constraints
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Warfarin Keeps Stroke Risk Low in Patients With A-Fib
Review shows risk of stroke per year higher in the elderly, females, patients with stroke history
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Erosive, but Not Nonerosive, GERD Ups Esophageal CA Risk
Overall risk remains low; no increased risk for patients with nonerosive reflux
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

High Survival With Surgery in Low-Risk Neuroblastoma
Patients with low-risk stage 2a/2b neuroblastoma have high survival rates with surgery alone
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

EB: Cadmium Exposure Tied to Breast Cancer Progression
Chronic exposure increases MCF-7 cell migration and invasion through extracellular matrix
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Encourages Smokers to Quit
Most commonly cited reasons for quitting: bladder cancer diagnosis, advice of urologist
Monday, April 23, 2012

Pediatric Regimen Beats Adult Chemo for Young Adults With ALL
Lower mortality, improved remission and event-free survival rates, lower relapse rates
Monday, April 23, 2012

CDC: HPV-Associated Cancers Strike More Than 30,000 Yearly
Surveillance and methodology needed to assess impact of vaccines
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Chemoradiotherapy Combo Ups Bladder Cancer Control
Locoregional control of muscle-invasive bladder cancer improved without additional toxicity
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

New Treatment Offers Benefit for Hypoxic Laryngeal Tumors
Accelerated radiotherapy plus carbogen and nicotinamide improves regional, not local, control
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Study Looks at Patient Perception of Harm During Cancer Care
Many believe they experienced a preventable, harmful event during cancer care, but few report
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Fewer Complications With IMRT for Prostate Cancer
Fewer gastro morbidities, hip fractures, but more erectile dysfunction versus conformal radiation
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Nutrition, Mobility Predict Early Death in Elderly Cancer Patients
Low nutritional test score, poor mobility, advanced disease predict early death after chemo initiation
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

2001 to 2006 Saw Increase in Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
For Medicare beneficiaries, rate of micrographic surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer doubled
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

SBM: Decision Aid Helps Breast Cancer-Related Decision-Making
Web-based decision aid lowers decisional conflict, helps women decide about prophylactic treatment
Monday, April 16, 2012

Herbal Carcinogen Linked to Urothelial Cancer in Taiwan
Carcinogen associated with A:T to T:A transversions in tumor suppressor and oncogenes
Friday, April 13, 2012

Crizotinib Treatment Lowers Total Testosterone Levels
In men with non-small-cell lung cancer, crizotinib rapidly suppressed testosterone levels
Friday, April 13, 2012

Most Breast Cancer Survivors Experience Lasting Side Effects
Proportion experiencing side effects remains stable from 12 months to six years post-diagnosis
Friday, April 13, 2012

Copy Number Variants Tied to Increased Prostate Cancer Risk
Two copy number variants found in coding and noncoding regions at 15q21.3 and 12q21.31
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Smoking Found to Be a Risk Factor for Barrett's Esophagus
Patients with Barrett's more likely to have ever smoked; risk up with increasing pack-years
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Perception of Breast Cancer Care Differs From Actual Care Quality
Study focuses on women from inner cities with newly diagnosed, early-stage breast cancer
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

BMD Loss Occurs Early in Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Study finds loss evident in men treated with ADT for nonmetastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Injectable Contraceptive Linked to Elevated Breast Cancer Risk
Recent use of depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate for 12 months or longer may double risk
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Frequent, Older Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Cancer
Increased risk seen with frequent bitewings in old machines and panorex films in young children
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Insurers Should Screen Older Smokers for Lung Cancer
Cost per life-year saved comparable to cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening costs
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Early Response Is an Indicator for Rectal Cancer Survival
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy response correlates with recurrence-free survival
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Strategy of Offering Choice of CRC Screening Ups Adherence
Significant variation noted in overall and strategy-specific adherence between racial/ethnic groups
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Somatic Mutations in Two Genes ID'd in Stomach Cancer
Mutations seen in FAT4 and ARID1A; involved in cell adhesion and chromatin remodeling
Monday, April 09, 2012

High U.S. Cancer Care Costs Seem to Be Worth It
Value of additional survival gains in the United States exceed additional health spending
Monday, April 09, 2012

Teen Alcohol Consumption Tied to Benign Breast Disease
Folate intake does not provide a protective effect for alcohol-associated benign breast disease
Monday, April 09, 2012

Statins Moderate Effect of Metformin on Prostate Cancer
Taking both metformin and statins significantly reduces the incidence of prostate cancer
Monday, April 09, 2012

Full Weight-Based Chemo Doses Recommended for Obese
ASCO committee finds no evidence of increased short- or long-term toxicity in obese patients
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Increased Breast Cancer Risk With False-Positive Test
However, size of excess risk has decreased in the last decade
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Esophageal Cancer Surgery Has Lasting Effects on QoL
Major postoperative complications predictive of parameters of poor health-related quality of life
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Medical Malpractice Claims Incur Substantial Defense Costs
Costs higher for claims resulting in indemnity payments; significant variation by specialty
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Higher Immediate Suicide Risk
Also linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death during the first week and month after diagnosis
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

AACR: Cruciferous Vegetable Intake Ups Breast CA Survival
For Chinese women, survival up, recurrence down with increasing consumption after diagnosis
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Cardiac Events
Nearly one in eight treated with anthracyclines and/or radiation will have heart disease after 30 years
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Reduced-Intensity Chemo Effective in Hodgkin's
Six cycles of BEACOPP_escalated more effective and less toxic than eight cycles
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Bearing Not Linked to Cancer Incidence
No increase in cancer risk at seven years after hip replacement; longer follow-up needed
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Cetuximab With Chemo Doesn't Improve Colon Cancer Outcome
For stage III resected colon cancer, disease-free survival no better than with mFOLFOX6 alone
Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Mammogram Plus MRI or Ultrasound Catches More Cancer
Increased detection in women at high risk of breast cancer, but increase also seen in false-positives
Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Study Estimates Overdiagnosis From Mammography Screening
Approximately six to 10 women overdiagnosed for every 2,500 invited for screening in Norway
Tuesday, April 03, 2012

AACR: Black Women Clear HPV Infection More Slowly
Also nearly twice as likely to have an abnormal Pap smear
Tuesday, April 03, 2012

AACR: Study Links Long-Term Estrogen Use to Breast Cancer
Risk increased with estrogen, estrogen + progesterone; no increase in fatal breast cancer
Monday, April 02, 2012

Melanoma Incidence Increasing Among Young Adults
Incidence rising, particularly among females, but all-cause, disease-specific mortality decreasing
Monday, April 02, 2012

Inhibition of Immune Pathway May Trigger Melanoma Growth
Colocalization of immune inhibitory B7-H1 and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes seen in melanocytes
Monday, April 02, 2012

AACR: Metformin May Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients
Metformin may improve prostate-specific antigen levels and slow cancer growth
Monday, April 02, 2012

Liver Cancer Patients Less Likely to Die on Transplant List
Non-HCC patients have higher mortality risk; suggests need for revaluation of organ allocation
Friday, March 30, 2012

Better Short-Term Outcomes for Private Prostatectomies
More post-op complications, blood transfusions, longer hospital stay with non-private insurance
Friday, March 30, 2012

Adherence to Cancer Surveillance Guidelines Varies
Variable adherence to recommended and non-recommended testing for breast, CRC survivors
Friday, March 30, 2012

Stigma Affects Depression Among Lung Cancer Patients
Perceived stigma accounts for significant amount of variance in depressive symptoms
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Prophylaxis With Apixaban Feasible for Cancer Patients
Phase II study shows Factor Xa inhibitor safe and tolerated in chemotherapy-treated patients
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Insulin Resistance Increases Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Significant interaction between HOMA-IR and gender; correlation mainly seen in men
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

New Guidelines Issued for Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Restrictive approach recommends transfusion at hemoglobin threshold of 7 to 8 g/dL in stable patients
Monday, March 26, 2012

Few Young Women With Cancer Pursue Fertility Preservation
Socioeconomic, racial, and demographic disparities affect access to fertility preserving services
Monday, March 26, 2012

Health Care Team Members Key for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Epidemiologists, preventionists help stop infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
Thursday, March 22, 2012

EBCC: Long-Running Screening Program Cuts Breast CA Deaths
Breast cancer screening program in Netherlands shows limited harms and reasonable costs
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Regular Aspirin Use Can Lower Cancer Risk, Studies Confirm
Lowers risk of esophageal, gastric, biliary, and breast cancer; reduces distant metastases
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Weight Gain Linked to Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer
Early-stage breast cancer survivors may be able to relieve hot flashes by maintaining their weight
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

'Mindfulness' Stress Reduction Helps Breast Cancer Survivors
Improves mood, breast- and endocrine-related quality of life, and well-being
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Most California Hospitals Implementing Infection Control
Hospitals with certified infection control officer have lower rate of MRSA blood stream infections
Friday, March 16, 2012

Less Than Half of Potential Lung Cancer Deaths Averted
Despite smoking behavior changes, more deaths could have been averted by tobacco control
Friday, March 16, 2012

Poorer Health Literacy Linked to Increased Mortality
About one-third of older adults in England have medium or low functional health literacy
Friday, March 16, 2012

Smoking in Movies Increases Smoking Risk for Young Teens
Early exposure to smoking in movies accounts for 31.6 percent of established smoking
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Prostate Cancer Screening Does Not Reduce All-Cause Mortality
Extended follow-up shows reduced risk of death from prostate cancer, but not overall risk of death
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Higher Spending by Hospitals Improves Outcomes
Lower mortality, readmission for acute patients admitted to hospital in highest tercile of spending
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Higher Red Meat Consumption Linked to Risk of Death
Substituting daily red meat serving with fish, poultry, or low-fat dairy lowers mortality risk
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Web-Based Program Helps Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue
Fatigue, anxiety, and quality of life improve for participating disease-free cancer survivors
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Financial Hardship Common Among Colon Cancer Patients
Even among those who have health insurance, financial hardship affects nearly 40 percent
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Inflammation, Fatigue Tied to Omega-3 Intake After Breast CA
In survivors, omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid intake ratio and CRP level linked to inflammation, fatigue
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

U.S. Mortality Rates Dropped 60 Percent From 1935 to 2010
For every year, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the five leading causes of death
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Asymptomatic Often Sent for Lung Cancer Screening Tests
Asymptomatic patients sent for screening despite lack of recommendation by major expert groups
Monday, March 12, 2012

Circumcision Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer
Circumcision before first sexual activity linked to 15 percent decrease in prostate cancer risk
Monday, March 12, 2012

Flu Vaccine Up Among Medical Staff When They Believe It Works
Hospital health care workers more likely to get vaccinated when committed to preventing flu
Friday, March 09, 2012

Von Willebrand Factor Linked to Bleeding Complications
Bleeding, mortality up in oral anticoagulation-treated patients with high levels of VWF
Friday, March 09, 2012

Surrogates Tend to Misinterpret Poor Prognosis Information
Statements about low risk of death interpreted accurately; poor prognosis viewed optimistically
Friday, March 09, 2012

Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy Not Recommended
Abstinence-based therapy recommended instead for opioid-addicted health care professionals
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Financial Burden of Medical Care Affects One in Three
More than one in five poor or near-poor adults younger than 65 have bills they are unable to pay
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Long-Term Cardiac Effects for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Cardiovascular abnormalities, markers of systemic inflammation and atherosclerotic disease seen
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Pten Gene Linked to Longevity and Weight in Mice
Mice with extra copies of gene are protected from cancer, have increased energy expenditure
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Electronic Test Result Access Does Not Reduce Test Ordering
Office-based physician access to computerized images may up image ordering by 40 to 70 percent
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Regimen Shows Benefit for Advanced Melanoma
Conditioning treatment allows cytotoxic T cells to survive longer
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

ACP Issues Guidance on Colorectal Cancer Screening
Recommends average-risk individuals to begin screenings at age 50 and stop screening at age 75
Monday, March 05, 2012

Barriers Identified to Pediatric Advance Care Discussions
Clinicians agree that end-of-life discussions happen too late in the course of illness
Monday, March 05, 2012

Retinol Supplementation May Lower Melanoma Risk
High-dose retinol supplementation associated with a 26 percent lower risk of melanoma
Monday, March 05, 2012

Pap Smears Increase Cervical Cancer Survival
Cure rate 26 percent higher for screen-detected cancers compared with symptomatic cancers
Friday, March 02, 2012

Complementary Meds Used by 17 Percent of Elderly With Cancer
Complementary medication use is associated with less advanced disease, higher functional status
Friday, March 02, 2012

Vandetanib Doesn't Up Survival in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
For patients with advanced NSCLC, no survival benefit; increased frequency of adverse events
Thursday, March 01, 2012

Hypoferremia Predicts Treatment Response to IFN-α
Induction of hepcidin, subsequent drop in serum iron may be marker of treatment efficacy in hep C
Thursday, March 01, 2012

Bisphosphonates, Annual BMD Screen Up Fracture Prevention
Cost-effective for preventing fractures in postmenopausal women with HR+ breast cancer
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Ototoxicity Rates in Children Receiving Carboplatin Studied
Younger patients receiving the drug for retinoblastoma have higher rates of ototoxicity
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Despite Benefits of Selenium, Supplements May Be Harmful
Supplements not indicated for those with selenium concentration of 122 µg/L or higher
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Dose-Response Link Between Tanning Bed Use, Skin Cancer
Greater association for those who use tanning beds during high school/college
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Chemo for Breast Cancer Tied to Long-Term Cognitive Issues
Neuropyschological problems observed decades after breast cancer treatment
Monday, February 27, 2012

Timeliness of Diagnosis Varies by Cancer and Patient
Probability of three or more pre-referral consults up for young, ethnic minorities, and women
Friday, February 24, 2012

Oncogenic HPV Rarely Present in Breast Cancer Tissues
May only be causative of a small proportion of all breast cancers
Friday, February 24, 2012

Expression of Genes for Platelet Aggregation Up Post-CABG
Post-op gene expression may explain thrombus formation, myocardial infarction after CABG
Friday, February 24, 2012

Prevalence of Screening for Lynch Syndrome Varies
Genetic screening for Lynch syndrome less common at community hospitals
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Cancer Risk Up in Bilateral Retinoblastoma Survivors
Survivors with family history have elevated risk of secondary cancers, especially melanoma
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Low Neuro-Psych Functioning for Long-Term Glioma Survivors
Childhood high-grade glioma survivors have low-average intellectual function, normal quality of life
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Bisphosphonate Use Linked to Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk
On analysis of specific bisphosphonates, effect significant only for risedronic acid
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Defibrotide Prophylaxis Cuts Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease
Prophylaxis well tolerated in pediatric patients undergoing hemopoietic stem-cell transplantation
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Mammography-Detected Breast CA Rates Increasing Over Time
From 1990 to 2008, increase in mammography detection; tied to lower-stage disease detection
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Colonoscopic Removal of Adenomas Cuts CRC Mortality
And, more adenomatous polyps identified with colonoscopy than fecal immunochemical testing
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Endometriosis Linked to Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk
Endometriosis may be a precursor to clear-cell, low-grade serous, endometrioid ovarian cancers
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

High VEGF Signaling Score Tied to Lung Cancer Prognosis
High score correlates with good prognosis in patients with early lung squamous cell carcinoma
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Skin Cancer Frequency in Chronic Leg Ulcers >10 Percent
Frequency high enough to consider systematic wound biopsy for treatment-refractory ulcers
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dermatologist Density Linked to Melanoma Mortality Rates
Presence of 0.001 to 2.0 dermatologists per 100,000 people reduces melanoma mortality
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Normal Breast Protein Linked to Cancer Development
TFF3 expression high in well-differentiated tumors; also has role in invasion and metastasis
Monday, February 20, 2012

Improved Availability of Sunscreen Increases Usage
Usage up among female collegiate athletes when sunscreen is placed in golf bags, locker rooms
Friday, February 17, 2012

2002 to 2008 Saw Increase in Partial Nephrectomy Use
For patients with renal masses, use of partial nephrectomy increased from 15.3 to 24.7 percent
Friday, February 17, 2012

Thrombopoietic Cytokine Circuit Fuels Ovarian Tumor Growth
Hepatic thrombopoietin, tumor-derived IL-6 up platelet counts, tumor growth in ovarian cancer
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Nutrition Therapy Does Not Improve Cancer Mortality Rate
Oral supplements for malnourished cancer patients improve quality of life, but not mortality
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Age, Nerve Sparing Tied to Post-Prostatectomy Sexual Function
Younger age and bilateral nerve sparing surgery improve orgasmic outcomes after RALP
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Semuloparin Prophylaxis Effective in Cancer Patients
Reduces incidence of thromboembolic events during chemo, with no increase in major bleeding
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Behavioral Therapy Safe and Effective for Hot Flashes
Significant improvement observed after education and strategies to manage problem
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Digital Colposcopy Enhances Cervical Cancer Detection
DSI colposcopy more sensitive for HPV16+ than for non-16 high-risk HPV+ women
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

New Staging System IDs cSCC Risk in Transplant Patients
Predicts risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma recurrence in heart and lung recipients
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Supplements Don't Prevent Cancer in Cardiac Patients
Dietary supplements of B vitamins, folate, omega-3 not linked to improved cancer outcomes
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lynch Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Many Cancers
Increased risk of breast, pancreatic cancers; relatives without mutations have no increased risk
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lipid Genetics Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Genetic predisposition to low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides associated with increased risk
Monday, February 13, 2012

Cancer Risk Higher in Children With Juvenile Arthritis
Treatment with methotrexate, TNF inhibitors have no effect on risk
Monday, February 13, 2012

Radiation Not Tied to Improved Survival in Advanced NSCLC
Postoperative radiation confers no survival benefit for elderly with N2 non-small-cell lung cancer
Monday, February 13, 2012

Coronary Artery Disease Linked to Risk of Prostate Cancer
Having coronary artery disease increases risk of prostate cancer diagnosis by 35 percent
Monday, February 13, 2012

No Long-Term Impairment From Prenatal Exposure to Chemo
Although children exposed to chemo in utero who are born preterm have impaired cognitive development
Friday, February 10, 2012

Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis in Nonsurgical Patients Issued
Guidelines apply to acute and critical patients, outpatients with cancer, long-distance travelers
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Intracerebroventricular Opioid Infusion Feasible at Home
Effective for treatment of refractory pain in terminal patients; low incidence of adverse events
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Radiation Risks From Diagnostic Procedures Examined
Strategic framework needed to reduce patient risks as use of medical radiation increases
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Fasting Augments Chemo in Cancer Cells, Mouse Models
As effective as chemo in delaying progression of specific tumors; augments effectiveness in culture
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Risk Factors ID'd in Texas Adults
Solvent exposure, smoking, obesity impact AML risk; highest risk for smokers exposed to solvents
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Soy Isoflavones Don't Reduce Breast Epithelial Proliferation
Soy supplementation is ineffective therapy for healthy women at risk for breast cancer
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Age Affects Risk of Death in Women With Breast Cancer
Disease-specific mortality increases with age in postmenopausal women with HR+ breast cancer
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Three 'Targeted' Cancer Drugs Up Risk of Fatal Adverse Events
No differences found in rates of fatal adverse events between VEGFR TKIs or by tumor types
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Patients Desire Involvement in Planning Breast CA Treatment
Preferences shift to wanting more say in decisions following breast cancer treatment consultation
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Breast Cancer Prevention Drug Linked to Bone Loss
Exemestane increases bone loss despite calcium and vitamin D supplementation
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Are Resilient
Children undergoing stem cell transplant have positive adjustment, health-related quality of life
Monday, February 06, 2012

Increased ADHD Rates in Children Exposed to Anesthesia
Multiple anesthesia exposures before the age of 2 increase ADHD incidence
Friday, February 03, 2012

High Alcohol Intake, Family History Impact Colon CA Risk
Daily drinking raises colon cancer risk, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer
Friday, February 03, 2012

ASCO: Genes, Pathways Involved in Exercise/Prostate CA-Link ID'd
BRCA1/2, DNA repair pathways enhanced in those who exercise for three or more hours per week
Friday, February 03, 2012

Smoking Increases Progression Risk in Barrett's Esophagus
Risk of progression to esophageal cancer or high-grade dysplasia two-fold higher in smokers
Friday, February 03, 2012

Ghrelin Stimulates Food Intake During Cisplatin-Based Chemo
Also minimizes adverse effects related to anorexia and nausea for esophageal cancer patients
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Rivaroxaban Tied to Lower Brain Bleed Risk in A-Fib
Compared to warfarin, rivaroxaban offers less risk of intracranial hemorrhage in a-fib patients
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Apixaban Beats Aspirin for Stroke Prevention in A-Fib
More effective for patients with a-fib, prior stroke history, unsuitability for vitamin K antagonists
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Repeat Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Increases Detection of CRC
Rescreening increases yield of colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas by 32 percent
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Exercise Aids Health, Well-Being of Cancer Survivors
Physical activity improves physical functions and quality of life after cancer treatment
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Diabetes Drugs Affect Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Metformin linked to lower risk in women; sulfonylureas, insulin associated with higher risk
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Breast Reexcision Rates Vary With Surgeon, Institution
For women who undergo partial mastectomy and have negative margins, significant variation seen
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Similar Morbidity for Robotic, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
But, robotic treatment significantly more costly for treatment of endometrial cancer
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Laparoscopy Acceptable for Staging Uterine Cancer
Only small differences in recurrence rates for laparoscopy compared to laparotomy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Erivedge Approved to Treat Basal Cell Carinoma
The most common skin cancer
Monday, January 30, 2012

Education Reduces Distress During Breast Cancer Treatment
Physical, emotional, and social adjustment occurs over time with or without interventions
Monday, January 30, 2012

Warfarin Use Lowers Mortality in Septuagenarians With A-Fib
But, no association seen for all-cause hospitalization, ischemic stroke, major bleeding
Friday, January 27, 2012

New PCR-Based Assay Better Predicts Lung Cancer Survival
Assay identifies which early-stage NSCLC patients are at high risk of death after surgical resection
Friday, January 27, 2012

Polypectomy Outcomes Similar to Surgical Resection
For management of malignant colonic polyps in patients with comparable clinical characteristics
Friday, January 27, 2012

Comparable Clinical Activity for Low-, High-Dose Clofarabine
More adverse effects seen for high dose in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome
Friday, January 27, 2012

Not Enough Americans Being Screened for Cancer
Rates short of Healthy People 2020 targets for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Mutations in IDH1/2 Seen in Intrahepatic Bile Duct Cancers
Mutations found in about a quarter of cholangiocarcinomas of intrahepatic origin
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Survival Reduced for Patients With Cancer Who Have Diabetes
Type of cancer and diabetes treatment influence survival
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Radiation Benefits Mixed After Breast-Preserving Surgery
Radiation therapy slightly improves survival, but may increase likelihood of eventual mastectomy
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical Nephrectomy
Small decrease in rate of adrenalectomy despite evidence to support preservation of adrenal gland
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Imaging May Spare Nerves in Prostate Cancer Surgery
Preoperative MRI led to a change in surgical plan in 27 percent of robot-assisted prostatectomies
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Oxaliplatin Improves Survival for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Improvements found in community settings, even amongst older and minority populations
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

More Adverse QOL Issues in Young Breast Cancer Patients
Including psychological distress, fertility-related concerns, and decreased physical activity
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Overuse of Health Care Services Understudied
Research limited primarily to unnecessary antibiotic use and a few cardiovascular procedures
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

BRCA Carriers Have Improved Survival in Ovarian Cancer
Best prognosis for epithelial ovarian cancer for carriers of BRCA2 mutations
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Unemployed Have Poorer Mental and Physical Health
And are less likely to receive needed medical care and prescriptions
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Anastrozole Sequence Doesn't Significantly Improve Survival
Sequencing tamoxifen and anastrozole provides limited improvement in breast cancer outcome
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Dutasteride Delays Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Progression
Men under active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer benefit from adjunct dutasteride
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

HealthGrades IDs Notable Hospitals for Clinical Excellence
If all hospitals performed at this level, thousands of Medicare deaths, complications could be averted
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Statins May Reduce Risk for HCC in Hep B-Infected Patients
Hepatocellular cancer risk reduced in a dose-dependent manner in hepatitis B-infected patients
Monday, January 23, 2012

Many Tweens Don't Follow Correct Sun Behaviors
More than half of 10 and 13 year olds report experiencing sunburn in the past year
Monday, January 23, 2012

Substantial Minority Continue Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis
Patients with lung cancer have higher smoking rates at and after diagnosis; more likely to quit
Monday, January 23, 2012

Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Loses Prognostic Factors Over Time
Only tumor grade predicts outcomes for long-term retroperitoneal sarcoma survivors
Friday, January 20, 2012

Matted Lymph Nodes ID Poor Oropharyngeal SCC Prognosis
Patients with matted nodes have worse survival, independent of other known prognostic factors
Friday, January 20, 2012

Mutant p53 Disrupts Mammary Acinar Morphology
Mevalonate pathway upregulated by mutant p53; pathway sufficient for phenotypic effects of p53
Friday, January 20, 2012

Warfarin Patients With Head Trauma Need Second CT Scan
For patients on warfarin, 24-hour observation and repeat CT scan detects delayed bleeding
Friday, January 20, 2012

Design Flaws Cast Doubt on Million Woman Study
Evidence review suggests that study findings do not adequately satisfy principle of causation
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Ability to Predict Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Limited
Predictive model for same side breast tumor recurrence with ductal carcinoma imperfect
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Calcium Associated With Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
Particularly in black men; associated with lower risk of high-grade prostate cancer in all men
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Cancer Prevention Guidelines Updated
American Cancer Society recommends good nutrition and physical activity to reduce cancer risk
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Interaction of RNA Binding Proteins ID'd in Glioblastoma
HuR regulation of Msi1 occurs at the post-transcriptional level in glioblastoma cells
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Bevacizumab Combo Improves Colorectal Cancer Survival
Survival benefits greater with irinotecan-based chemo; but more adverse effects with bevacizumab
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Circulating Tumor Cells Predict Small-Cell Lung CA Prognosis
Both baseline number and change in CTC following first cycle of chemotherapy prognostic
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Psychosocial Interventions Reduce Cancer Pain in Adults
Meta-analysis shows interventions affect both pain severity and pain interference
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Dual Inhibition of HER2 Beats Single Agent in Breast Cancer
For HER2-positive breast cancer, inhibition with lapatinib and trastuzumab superior to single agent
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Patients With Breast Cancer Lack Knowledge of the Disease
Overall treatment concordance with goals high, but lower for women preferring mastectomy
Monday, January 16, 2012

Thromboprophylaxis Rate Low for Knee Arthroplasty in Taiwan
Prophylaxis rate of 2.2 percent may be related to low incidence of post-op venous thromboembolism
Friday, January 13, 2012

U.S. Health Care Expenditure Still Unevenly Distributed
In 2008 and 2009, 1 percent of population account for ~20 percent of spending
Friday, January 13, 2012

PEDF Has Tumor-Suppressive and Neuroprotective Functions
Pigment epithelium-derived factor has dual role in experimental brain metastases, mouse model
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Dark Chocolate Inhibits Platelet Function in Smokers
Lower oxidative stress may be due to polyphenolic content of dark chocolate
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Novel Anticancer Agents ID'd From NIH Drug Collection
Quantitative high-throughput drug screening method identifies novel anticancer drug candidates
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Parabens Seen in Almost All Breast Mastectomy Samples
Paraben esters seen in 99 percent of tissues from four locations in 40 human breast samples
Thursday, January 12, 2012

CDC: 2010 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rates
Homicide no longer in top 15 causes of death; replaced by pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Benefit of Aspirin in Primary Prevention Questioned
Despite reduction in nonfatal MIs, no reduction seen in cardiovascular death or cancer mortality
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Most Parents Communicate BRCA Test Results to Offspring
Initial offspring responses most frequently neutral or relief; minority report distress or concern
Monday, January 09, 2012

ROS1 Rearrangements Seen in Small Subset of NSCLC Tumors
Clinical features similar to those seen in ALK-rearranged non-small-cell lung cancer
Monday, January 09, 2012

Post-Op QOL Poor in Some Esophageal Cancer Survivors
Research needed on improving long-term quality of life after surgery for esophageal cancer
Monday, January 09, 2012

Antiestrogens May Counter Increased Skin Cancer Risk
In breast cancer patients, no excess melanoma risk found in those receiving antiestrogen therapy
Monday, January 09, 2012

No Mortality Benefit for Annual Prostate Cancer Screening
Thirteen-year follow-up shows no benefit for organized annual screening versus usual care
Friday, January 06, 2012

In-Hospital, 30-Day Standardized Mortality Measures Differ
In-hospital risk-standardized mortality rates vary between hospitals; linked with length of stay
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Cancer Incidence, Mortality Higher in Adults With Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes has a greater effect on cancer outcomes than on the risk of incident cancer
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Cancer-Related Mortality Continues to Decrease
From 1999 to 2008, overall annual decrease of 1.6 percent in men, 1.8 percent in women
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Hormone Receptor Levels Predict Trastuzumab Effect
HER2-positive breast cancer with high estrogen receptor expression less responsive to trastuzumab
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Oseltamivir-Resistant H1N1 Identified in Australia
Between May and August 2011, resistant viruses with H275Y substitution ID'd in 29 of 182 patients
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Early Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life in NSCLC
Palliative care improves timing of final chemotherapy and transition to hospice services
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Enoxaparin Doesn't Reduce Death Rate for Acutely Ill
Death from any cause at 30 days and rates of major bleeding similar with enoxaparin, placebo
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Bevacizumab Ups Progression-Free Survival in Ovarian Cancer
Two studies demonstrate the benefit of bevacizumab added to standard therapy
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Irradiation of Left Breast Linked to Coronary Stenosis Risk
Radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer tied to elevated high-grade coronary artery stenosis risk
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Prevalence of High-Risk HPV, Cytologic Abnormalities ID'd
U.S. cervical cancer screening trial IDs prevalence of abnormal cytology, high-risk HPV, ≥CIN2
Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Perceptions of Inappropriate Care Prevalent Among ICU Staff
For ICU staff in Europe, Israel, perceptions independently linked to higher intent to leave job
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Poor Compliance With Sunscreen Advice Found in Adult Skiers
Only 4.4 percent comply with all sunscreen advice; 20.4 percent comply with sunscreen reapplication
Friday, December 23, 2011

Correcting Anemia Reduces Odds of Renal Transplant Failure
Complete anemia correction reduces progression to chronic allograft nephropathy post-transplant
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Screening Mammography Over-Recommended in Terminally Ill
Physician specialty, gender, minority status, and size of practice impact over-recommendation
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Recurrent Cutaneous Melanoma Hazard Rates Vary With Stage
Low hazard rates for stage IA and secondary melanoma; high rates for stage IB, II, and III
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Cixutumumab Tolerated for Pediatric Refractory Solid Tumors
Recommended phase II pediatric dose is 9 mg/kg intravenously once per week
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Aflibercept Shows Clinical Activity for Malignant Ascites
Ups time to paracentesis in advanced chemo-resistant ovarian cancer with recurrent ascites
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Sunless Tanning Product Use Tied to Reduced UV Exposure
Women who use sunless tanning products report less intentional sun exposure, use of tanning beds
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Vitamin D, Calcium Found to Cut Fracture, Cancer Risk
A second study offers no evidence that vitamin D supplementation prevents cardiovascular disease
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Physician Opinions on Benefits of Open Visit Notes Vary
And, 79 percent of patients are interested in sharing their personal health record information
Monday, December 19, 2011

Ovarian Failure Risk Differs with Chemo Type in Hodgkin's
Significant risk from alkylating chemo; little risk from nonalkylating for those less than age 32
Monday, December 19, 2011

Omega-3 Index Not Linked to Bleeding in Acute MI
No link between red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid index and serious or mild to moderate bleeding
Monday, December 19, 2011

Increasing U.S. Renal Cancer Incidence Differs by Age
Most rapid increase in renal cancer incidence seen in those younger than 40, 60 to 79 years old
Monday, December 19, 2011

Quitting Smoking Improves Happiness, Quality of Life
Findings could be used to motivate individuals attempting to quit
Friday, December 16, 2011

Patient Isolation During Hospitalization Tied to Delirium
But no increased risk for patients who start their hospital stay under contact precautions
Friday, December 16, 2011

High-Dose Aspirin Impacts Fibrin Network in Diabetes
Aspirin at 320 mg increases fibrin network permeability in patients with type 1 diabetes
Friday, December 16, 2011

Low Serum Iron Ups Blood Clot Risk in At-Risk Population
Low serum iron tied to coagulation factor VIII, VTE risk in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Friday, December 16, 2011

Adjuvant Bevacizumab Feasible for Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Adjuvant treatment is not associated with grade 3 to 4 hemorrhages or grade 5 adverse events
Friday, December 16, 2011

Chemotherapy Options ID'd for Cisplatin-Unfit Urothelial Cancer
Carboplatin-based regimens with gemcitabine or methotrexate/vinblastine show similar efficacy
Thursday, December 15, 2011

HPV DNA Testing Leads to Early Detection of Cervical Cancer
Lower detection of cervical intraepithelial lesions, cervical cancer during second HPV DNA screen
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Significantly increased risk seen for cancers of the brain, endometrium, ovary, and colon
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

ASH: Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Cuts DVT Risks
CDT lowers post-thrombotic syndrome frequency, ups iliofemoral patency in deep vein thrombosis
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Routine Cancer Screening Common in Elderly Aged 75 Up
Recommendation for specific tests by physicians is the largest predictor of screening
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Tied to Poor Survival in CRC
Linked to poor overall, progression-free survival versus other manifestations of metastatic CRC
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

ASH: Most Cancer-Related Clots Occur in Outpatients
Of the venous thromboembolism cases in patients with cancer, 78.3 percent occur in outpatients
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Early PET Predicts Survival Outcomes in B-Cell Lymphoma
Visual and quantitative PET analysis predict survival in patients receiving chemo plus rituximab
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

No Increase in Birth Defects for Offspring of Cancer Survivors
Parental childhood exposure to chemo, radiation not tied to congenital anomalies in offspring
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Infection Prevention Up in VA, Non-Federal Hospitals
But catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention practices remain low
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Breast Cancer Survivors Prefer Oncologist Follow-Up
Most are also reasonably comfortable with PCP and NP follow-up, but not with virtual visits
Monday, December 12, 2011

ASH: Aspirin Safe and Effective for Preventing VTE Recurrence
After first unprovoked VTE, long-term aspirin after standard anticoagulant therapy decreases recurrence
Monday, December 12, 2011

Chemo, Radiation Worsen Cognition in Breast CA Survivors
However, hormonal therapy does not predict changes in cognitive functioning over time
Monday, December 12, 2011

ASH: Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Hemophilia B
Administration of virus vector expressing factor IX transgene prevents spontaneous bleeding
Monday, December 12, 2011

ASH: Hydroxyurea Safe, Effective in Pediatric Sickle Cell
And, two-year treatment of young children with hydroxyurea is not associated with genotoxicity
Monday, December 12, 2011

Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction Feasible for Older Women
For older women, breast reconstruction after mastectomy is safe and well tolerated
Friday, December 09, 2011

Breast Cancer Screening May Be Causing More Harm Than Good
Net quality adjusted life years negative for first seven years of screening
Friday, December 09, 2011

SABCS: Starch Intake Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
A 5-g/day increase in starch intake ups recurrence risk by 3 percent in women with low-grade tumors
Friday, December 09, 2011

Factors Affecting Micro-RNA Detection Accuracy Identified
Include variations in plasma samples, collection method, anticoagulant used, inhibitors in plasma
Friday, December 09, 2011

Bowel Screening Detects Early Cancer in Majority of Patients
Proportion of left-sided colon cancers is higher than expected in the first round of screening
Friday, December 09, 2011

SABCS: Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction Factors ID'd
Reconstruction rates higher with commercial insurance, those younger than 50 years
Thursday, December 08, 2011

BRCA1/2 Mutations Up Risk of Contralateral Breast Cancer
For mutation carriers, age at diagnosis and triple-negative first tumor also impact risk
Thursday, December 08, 2011

SABCS: Adjuvant Bevacizumab Ups Progression-Free Survival
Statistically significant improvement seen in Independent Review Committee assessment
Thursday, December 08, 2011

Similar Prognosis for BRCA1 Carriers, Sporadic Breast Cancer
For BRCA2 carriers, outcomes worse in univariable but similar in multivariable analyses
Thursday, December 08, 2011

SABCS: Breast Cancer Survival Up With Everolimus + Exemestane
And, improved progression-free survival with add-on pertuzumab in HER2+ metastatic cancer
Thursday, December 08, 2011

SABCS: Long-Term Benefits for Zoledronic Acid in Breast Cancer
And, for postmenopausal women, immediate ZOL therapy reduces risk of disease-free survival events
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Role of Environmental Factors in Breast Cancer Explored
IOM finds consistent evidence for links with combo HRT, postmenopausal weight gain, radiation, alcohol
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

SABCS: Whole Breast Radiation Beats Partial Brachytherapy
Higher risk of subsequent mastectomy, acute complication, long-term toxicity with APBI-brachy
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

SABCS: Dyslipidemia, Obesity After 60 Tied to Breast CA Risk
Diabetes, obesity after age 60, abnormally low lipid levels linked to increased breast cancer risk
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Randomized Controlled HCC Screening Trial Not Feasible
And, US screening every three versus six months does not improve small liver cancer detection rate
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Acupuncture May Help Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Pilot study shows positive effect in nerve conduction study after acupuncture
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Study Finds Mammography Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths
Being invited to and attending mammography screening cuts breast cancer mortality risk
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Androgen Deprivation in Prostate Cancer Not Tied to CVD Death
But, ADT is associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality, all-cause death
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Transplant Patients Want a Role in Liver Quality Decisions
Patients want organs with low risk of failure, but risk tolerance influenced by presentation
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Medical Students Fail to ID Hand Hygiene Indications
Preclinical phase medical students lack knowledge about hand disinfection indications
Monday, December 05, 2011

Serum Glucose Levels Tied to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
No association found between serum insulin, homeostasis model assessment and cancer risk
Friday, December 02, 2011

Lobular Breast Cancer Tied to Having Father With Cancer
Link strongest with prostate cancer; persists after excluding family history of breast cancer
Friday, December 02, 2011

Most Non-Mobile Spinal Mets Patients Walk Post-Surgery
Resumption of ambulation significantly affected by motor grade, occurrence of a major complication
Friday, December 02, 2011

Anticoagulant Self-Monitoring Safe Option for Suitable Patients
Self-monitoring, self-management associated with significant reduction in thromboembolic events
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Breast CA Mets Biopsy Viable; May Impact Management
Receptor discordance does not affect time to treatment failure, overall survival at one year
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Parental CA Therapy Not Tied to Genetic Defects in Offspring
Neither parental chemo nor preconception gonad irradiation linked to genetic defects in children
Thursday, December 01, 2011

U.S. Patients Highly Satisfied With Outpatient Medical Care
Patient satisfaction scores tied to waiting time, time spent with provider, and age category
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Risk Factors ID'd for Radiation-Induced Hypothyroidism
Female gender, neck surgery up risk; Caucasians at higher risk than African-Americans
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bone Suppression Imaging Ups Small Lung Cancer Detection
However, dual-energy subtraction imaging provides even higher accuracy
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

RSNA: Family History Doesn't Affect Breast Cancer Rates
Women aged 40 to 49 with and without family history have similar disease, lymph node mets rates
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Intensified Immunochemotherapy Benefits B-Cell Lymphoma
Intensified immunochemotherapy ups overall, event, progression-free survival in large B-cell lymphoma
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Prediagnosis BMI Predicts Mortality in Patients With CRC
And, patients with CRC and type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of mortality than those without T2DM
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Small Cell Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder Incidence Up
Elderly Caucasian men at highest risk; age, race, marital status, TNM staging impact prognosis
Monday, November 28, 2011

High-Performing Docs Learn Equally From Success, Failure
High performers learn from successes, failures; low performers have asymmetric learning rates
Monday, November 28, 2011

Pathologist Case Volume Affects Thyroid FNA Reading
But clinicians' case volume does not influence thyroid fine needle aspiration's diagnostic yield
Monday, November 28, 2011

Autoimmune Disorders Tied to Pulmonary Embolism Risk
High risk of pulmonary embolism during first year after admission; risk decreases over time
Monday, November 28, 2011

Everolimus Ups Survival in Carcinoid Syndrome
For patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors, octreotide LAR + everolimus improves PFS
Monday, November 28, 2011

Stem-Cell-Seeded Bioartificial Tracheal Transplant Feasible
First-in-man bioengineered artificial tracheobronchial airway transplantation successful
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Dabigatran Poses Challenge in Treating Injured Patients
Due to lack of readily available methods to assess degree of anticoagulation, and reverse effects
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Long-Term Survival Factors ID'd for Head, Neck Cancer
Older age, advanced stage, pain, poor quality of life, smoking up mortality in two-year survivors
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Recent Drop Seen in Oral, Pharyngeal Cancer Mortality
Largest decrease seen in black men and women with 12 years of education
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Adjuvant Capecitabine Does Not Improve Breast Cancer Survival
Adding capecitabine to docetaxel, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide doesn't up survival
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Higher Coffee Consumption May Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Drinking four or more cups per day associated with a 25 percent reduced endometrial cancer risk
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Breast CA, Tenderness Linked in Women on Combo HRT
CEE + MPA doubles the risk of breast cancer in women with baseline breast tenderness
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Decision Aids Help Caregivers Discuss Terminal Illness
Decision aid improves caregivers' decisional conflict and satisfaction over six months
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Similar Specific Survival for Unilateral, Bilateral Breast CA
Synchronous bilateral breast cancer survival similar to unilateral cancer high-risk matches
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Plasma MicroRNA Panel ID'd for Diagnosing Hepatocellular Cancer
Panel differentiates HCC from chronic hepatitis B, cirrhosis, and from healthy samples
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Adverse Effects of Pediatric Acupuncture Usually Mild
Mild adverse effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, and worsening of symptoms
Monday, November 21, 2011

Canadian Task Force Issues Breast CA Screening Guidelines
Routine mammography not recommended for 40- to 49-year-olds; but is for 50- to 74-year olds
Monday, November 21, 2011

Nonpunitive Method Improves Medical Error Reporting
Most common errors: misfiled or incorrectly entered patient info
Monday, November 21, 2011

Restrictive Policies Push Gene Influence on Smoking Behavior
Monozygotic twins more likely to quit smoking within a similar time frame than dizygotic twins
Monday, November 21, 2011

Grape Seed Extract Lowers Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk
Use of multivitamins is linked to borderline significant reduction in the risk of SCC
Monday, November 21, 2011

Hyperglycemia, Mortality Linked in Pulmonary Embolism
But hospital readmission rate unaffected by elevated glucose with pulmonary embolism
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Ovary Sparing Hysterectomy Tied to Early Ovarian Failure
Risk of ovarian failure up in women undergoing hysterectomy without bilateral oophorectomy
Thursday, November 17, 2011

AURKA, MYCN Overexpressed in Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer
Neuroendocrine marker expression suppressed by treatment with Aurora kinase inhibitor
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Tamoxifen Discontinuation Rate High in Male Breast Cancer
Majority of patients experience one or more toxic effect during tamoxifen treatment
Thursday, November 17, 2011

AHA: Ideal Cardiovascular Health Tied to Cancer Risk
The number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics correlates inversely with cancer incidence
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

AHA: CYP2C19*2 Carriers Need Triple Clopidogrel Dosing
Similar platelet reactivity with 225 mg in CYP2C19*2 heterozygotes, 75 mg in noncarriers
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Breast Cancer Survivors Have Impaired Neurological Function
Additional reductions in prefrontal function, decreased executive function post-chemo
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Team Approach Improves Retinoblastoma Management
Using multidisciplinary care, genetic analysis done in 63 percent of retinoblastoma probands
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Denosumab Improves Bone-Metastasis-Free Survival
Delays time to first bone mets for patients with high-risk castration-resistant prostate cancer
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Delayed Cord Clamping Tied to Improved Neonatal Iron Status
Higher ferritin concentration, reduced prevalence of iron deficiency at age 4 months
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

U.S. Oncologists Rate Selves Highly in Pain Management
But, acknowledge barriers to optimal care, and consider quality of training to be poor
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Patients Without Insurance Have Shorter Hospital Stays
Uninsured have shorter stays for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, or non-ACSCs
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Twelve-Week Warfarin Dose Test Noninferior to Four-Week
Warfarin dose assessment every 12 weeks noninferior, seems safe versus every four weeks
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Extended TNM Colon Cancer Staging Ups Prognostic Accuracy
Extended staging includes tumor grade, number of collected metastatic lymph nodes, age, gender
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

AHA: Cardiac Stem Cells Do Not Improve LV Function Post-MI
Intracoronary infusion of bone marrow cells two to three weeks post-MI doesn't better LV function
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

CRC Screening Participation Up With CT Colonography
But, diagnostic yield of advanced neoplasia among participants higher with colonoscopy
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Global Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Prostate Cancer Incidence
Ecological study shows oral contraceptive use linked to prostate cancer incidence, death worldwide
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

U.S. Teen Vaccination Coverage Up From 2006 to 2009
Could be bettered via simultaneous administration, provider endorsement, parental awareness
Monday, November 14, 2011

Family History, Alcohol Tied to Benign Breast Disease Risk
Consuming seven alcoholic drinks per week more than doubled risk for those with family history
Monday, November 14, 2011

Rivaroxaban Improves Acute Coronary Syndrome Outcomes
Apixaban thromboprophylaxis better than enoxaparin; adjuvant vorapaxar not effective/safe
Monday, November 14, 2011

Evidence Shows Certain Dietary Fiber Intake Lowers CRC Risk
High dietary fiber intake, particularly cereals and whole grains, reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Friday, November 11, 2011

Half of U.S. Adult Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year
Cessation services, however, tend to be under-utilized
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Minimally Invasive Osteoid Osteoma Surgery Viable Option
Emerging as an alternative method to conventional excision of osteoid osteoma in the mobile spine
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Glove Use Linked to Reduced Hand Hygiene Compliance
Gloves often worn when not indicated, and not worn when indicated
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Epigenetic Therapy Shows Promise in Progressive NSCLC
Demethylation of epigenetically silenced genes associated with lung cancer seen in blood samples
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Computer Prognostic Model Predicts Breast Cancer Survival
Incorporation of features from the breast cancer epithelium and stroma improves prognosis
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Maternal DNA Analysis IDs Fetal Gene Microdeletions
Noninvasive analysis of maternal plasma DNA can identify fetal chromosomal microdeletion
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Improved Breast CA Outcomes Affect Older Women Less
Increasing disparity in breast cancer outcomes by age; outcomes for younger women better
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Wait-and-See Policy Feasible for Some With Rectal Cancer
Using strict selection criteria and follow-up, wait-and-see results in promising outcomes
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

HPV-16/18 Efficacious Against CIN3+, Adenocarcinoma in Situ
And, vaccine shows cross-protective efficacy against four oncogenic non-vaccine HPV types
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Indoor Air Laws Up Adoption of Smokefree-Home Policy
But, only half of U.S. households with children and smokers have complete home smoking bans
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Hemodialysis Preferred Therapy in End-Stage Lupus Nephritis
Race, ethnicity, employment, insurance influence choice for peritoneal dialysis as initial therapy
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Adjuvant Bevacizumab Feasible in Ovarian Cancer
Progression-free survival similar to IP, IV therapy; higher risk of bowel perforation/obstruction
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Poxviral Vaccine Benefits Some With Ovarian, Breast Cancer
Some patients with limited tumor burden, minimal chemo exposure benefit from monthly vaccine
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Evidence Suggests Less Frequent Follow-Up OK for Melanoma
Needs of patients, clinicians may be better served with fewer visits and a more focused approach
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Ridaforolimus Promising for Treating Advanced Sarcomas
Clinical benefit seen for patients with advanced sarcomas of different histopathologic subtypes
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Great Achievement at Young Age Function of Time, Not Field
Age dynamics tied to proportion of theoretical work, age of attainment of foundation knowledge
Monday, November 07, 2011

Evidence Shows Robot-Assisted Cystectomy Safe, Effective
Longer-term, controlled studies needed to evaluate the procedure in management of bladder cancer
Monday, November 07, 2011

FDA Enhancing Surveillance for Anti-TNF Malignancy
Physicians requested to be alert, report cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma
Friday, November 04, 2011

Receptionists Contribute to Safety of Repeat Prescriptions
Clinicians often unaware of input of receptionists and administrative staff in repeat prescribing
Friday, November 04, 2011

Immune Response, Antibody Titers Seen Prior to Clinical RA
Anti-citrullinated protein antibody epitope spreading begins years prior to RA onset
Friday, November 04, 2011

EGFR Level Predicts Survival Benefit of Cetuximab in NSCLC
Patients with high EGFR expression survive longer if they receive cetuximab in addition to chemo
Friday, November 04, 2011

Rooms of Patients With A. baumannii Often Contaminated
Supply carts, floors, infusion pumps, ventilator touch pads are most commonly contaminated
Friday, November 04, 2011

Adoption of English Diet Could Reduce U.K. Mortality
Following a diet with nutritional quality of the English diet would reduce U.K. mortality rates
Friday, November 04, 2011

Carisoprodol-Related Emergency Visits Up in United States
Most ER visits involving carisoprodol involve another drug; usually narcotics or benzodiazepines
Thursday, November 03, 2011

ADT Plus Radiotherapy Tied to Improved Prostate CA Survival
Better survival with androgen deprivation therapy, radiotherapy combo for locally advanced cancer
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Rectal CA Radiotherapy Tied to Lower Testosterone Levels
Testosterone levels after long-course radiotherapy are significantly lower than pretreatment levels
Thursday, November 03, 2011

No Medicare Savings From Disease-Management Hotline
Modest improvement in quality of care, but no reduction in costs of care or acute care utilization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Risks for C. difficile Infection, Colonization Identified
Host, pathogen factors differentially affect this health care-associated infection, colonization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

ZDN/IFN-α Ups Survival in T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
Combination of zidovudine, interferon α with chemo prolongs survival in acute, lymphoma ATLL
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Prophylactic Therapy Reduces Bleeding in Hemophilia A
Prophylaxis with anti-inhibitor coagulant complex cuts bleeding events versus on-demand therapy
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

CDC: Opioid Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Overdose death rates, sales, OPR-related treatment admissions increased between 1999 and 2008
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

HPV Testing in Self-Collected Samples Has High Sensitivity
Home-HPV testing is more sensitive than cervical cytology, but has lower positive predictive value
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Radiation Dose Predicts Growth Hormone Deficit
For children with brain tumors, dose, time after irradiation predicts growth hormone deficiency
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Low Levels of Alcohol During Adulthood Ups Breast Cancer Risk
Drinking alcohol in early and late adult life independently associated with breast cancer risk
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Solid Organ Transplantation Tied to Increased Risk of Cancer
Kidney, heart, liver, lung transplants tied to higher infection-related and unrelated cancer risk
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Over 30 Percent Survival With Allogeneic Cell Transplant
Five-year overall, progression-free survival of 35, 32 percent in elderly with blood cancers
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

ACG: Colonoscopic Adenoma Detection Rate, Mozart Linked
Endoscopists listening to Mozart during colonoscopy have higher adenoma detection rates
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Noncarriers of BRCA Do Not Have Increased Breast CA Risk
Noncarriers of BRCA with familial breast cancer are not at increased risk of breast cancer
Monday, October 31, 2011

Pre-Op Erythropoietin Reduces Need for Peri-Op Transfusion
Also reduces the number of units of erythrocytes transfused during and after surgery
Monday, October 31, 2011

Proportion of MELD Exceptions Up From 2002 to 2010
Since April 2005, HCC and other exceptions associated with decreased risk of wait-list mortality
Monday, October 31, 2011

Switching From IV to Oral Meds Cuts Health Care Costs
In patients eligible for oral intake, switch from IV to oral equivalents cuts hospital costs
Monday, October 31, 2011

Thalidomide Effective, Safe in GI Vascular Malformations
No severe adverse effects, minor side effects common with thalidomide treatment
Friday, October 28, 2011

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe for Selected Patients
Subareolar biopsy useful in identifying cancerous nipple-areolar complexes
Friday, October 28, 2011

Neurogenesis Indicative of Poor Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Worse overall, disease-free survival for tumors exhibiting high degrees of neurogenesis
Friday, October 28, 2011

Long-Term Aspirin Use Lowers CRC Risk in Lynch Syndrome
Long-term aspirin use benefits individuals with increased hereditary risk of colorectal cancer
Friday, October 28, 2011

Ovarian Stimulation Ups Risk of Ovarian Tumors in Later Life
Increased risk of ovarian stimulation for IVF seen in particular with borderline ovarian tumors
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Bedside Geriatric Assessment Feasible in Elderly With AML
Adds information to standard oncology assessment in older patients with acute myelogenous leukemia
Thursday, October 27, 2011

qHPV Vaccine Efficacious in Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Quadrivalent vaccine cuts rate of anal intraepithelial neoplasia in men who have sex with men
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

No Lung Cancer Mortality Drop With Chest X-Ray Screening
Annual chest X-ray screening for four years does not lower lung cancer deaths versus usual care
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

AACR: Hot Dog Carcinogens and Colon Cancer Link Reassessed
Sodium erythorbate does not reduce apparent non-volatile N-nitroso compound level in hot dogs
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ghost Authorship Prevalent in About One-Fifth of Articles
Prevalence of honorary, ghost authorship, down from 29.2 to 21.0 percent from 1996 to 2008
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Smoking Rarely Cited As Cause of Death on Death Certificates
Even in lung cancer and COPD cases with strong link to smoking, few mentions in part II
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

AACR: Coffee Tied to Lower Basal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Inverse link between coffee intake and basal cell, not squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma risk
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

AACR: NSAID Use Tied to Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality
At least 10 years of NSAID use significantly lowers CRC mortality in postmenopausal women
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

AACR: Adulthood Weight Gain Ups Endometrial Cancer Risk
Weight gain, not weight cycling, tied to increased endometrial cancer risk in postmenopausal women
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Capecitabine First-Line Option in Advanced Breast Cancer Therapy
Similar activity, less toxic, more tolerable than cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Vandetanib Ups Survival in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Improved progression-free survival, disease control rate, objective and biochemical response
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

AACR: Plenty of Fluids Lowers Bladder Cancer Risk in Men
More than 2,531 ml liquid intake per day tied to a 24 percent reduced risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Pre-Op Regimen Tolerable for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
But fails to meet objective of achieving pathologic complete response of 40 percent
Monday, October 24, 2011

HPV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease in Women Linked
Particularly cancer-associated HPV type linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk among women
Monday, October 24, 2011

CHEST: Predictors of Lung Cancer Include Heavy Drinking
Lung cancer predictors include diet, heavy alcohol consumption and vary with race and gender
Monday, October 24, 2011

Immunotherapy-Chemo Combo Improves Survival in NSCLC
Addition of TG4010 to standard chemotherapy improves six month progression-free survival
Monday, October 24, 2011

Breast Reconstruction Ups Psychosocial, Sexual Health
However, improvements are offset by abdominal donor site physical well-being deterioration
Monday, October 24, 2011

Excision Margin of 2 cm Safe in Melanoma Thicker Than 2 mm
Overall five-year survival in cutaneous melanoma similar with 2-cm, 4-cm resection margins
Monday, October 24, 2011

Multiple Hormones Influence Breast Cancer Risk
Risk increases with each elevated hormone level
Friday, October 21, 2011

Letrozole Monotherapy Shows Breast CA Long-Term Benefits
Sequential treatments with letrozole and tamoxifen have similar outcomes to letrozole monotherapy
Friday, October 21, 2011

Article Collection Sheds Light on U.S. Melanoma Trends
Collaboration addresses costs, disparities, surveillance issues
Thursday, October 20, 2011

IBD Increases Risk of Post-Op Thromboembolism
Risk of post-op deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism higher after nonintestinal surgery
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Breast Cancer Recurrence Halved by Radiation
Rate of death by breast cancer also falls with radiotherapy
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Low Lethal Potential for Atypical Spitz Tumors
ASTs have favorable prognosis, elevated melanoma risk, moderate risk of regional nodes mets
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Adjuvant S-1 Improves Five-Year Outcomes in Gastric Cancer
Oral fluoropyrimidine derivative, S-1, improves overall, relapse-free survival at five years
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Erectile Dysfunction After Colorectal CA Poorly Managed
Most patients do not receive adequate information, diagnosis, or treatment
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Distinct Risks for Superficial Spreading, Lentigo Melanomas
Solar lentigines are strongest predictors of lentigo maligna, nevi of superficial spreading type
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Hair Professionals Are Potential Skin Cancer Educators
Frequency of observation of lesions tied to health communication practices, not cancer knowledge
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

E-Beam Sterilized Dialyzers Up Risk of Thrombocytopenia
Conversion to non-e-beam sterilized dialyzers lowers postdialysis thrombocytopenia risk
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Readmission Risk Models Display Poor Predictive Ability
Current hospital readmission risk models for comparative or clinical purposes perform poorly
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Characteristics Identified
Within BRCA1 carriers, Ashkenazi Jewish women about five times more likely to have TNBC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Topotecan Induction Feasible for High-Risk Neuroblastoma
No deaths or dose-limiting toxicities with dose-intensive topotecan, cyclophosphamide induction
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Addition of Dulanermin Doesn't Improve Outcomes in NSCLC
Patients with advanced or recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer do not benefit from dulanermin
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

ASA: Blood Type Affects Bleeding, Death After Heart Surgery
Lowest risk among AB blood group possibly attributable to high levels of blood clotting proteins
Monday, October 17, 2011

Evidence Favors Cytology, Not HPV Screening, for Cervical CA
And, screening for cervical cancer should start at age 21 years and end at 65 years
Monday, October 17, 2011

False-Positive Recall for Most After 10 Years of Mammograms
And, detection rates are similar for 50- to 79-year-old women with digital, film-screen mammography
Monday, October 17, 2011

Evidence Suggests Obesity Tied to Altered Iron Metabolism
Obese seem to have higher hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations, lower transferrin saturation
Monday, October 17, 2011

Oral Microflora Tied to Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer
Salivary microflora potential biomarker for pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis
Monday, October 17, 2011

Single Kidney Outcome Similar With Nephrectomy, Ablation
Short-term renal function outcomes similar with nephrectomy, ablation for tumors in solitary kidney
Monday, October 17, 2011

One in Five With Cerebral Glioma Develops Depression
Major depression disorder predicted by functional impairment and previous history of depression
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Rare Disorders ID'd by NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Integrated high-density SNP arrays, whole exome or genome analyses used to aid diagnosis
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent, Under-Reported
Conflicts of interest prevalent; under-reported by members, chairs of panels developing guidelines
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Long-Term Vitamin E Use Increases Prostate Cancer Risk
Absolute increase in prostate cancer risk 1.6 per 1,000 person-years with long-term vitamin E
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

PTSD Symptoms Persist in Some Long-Term NHL Survivors
Persistence, worsening seen in more than one third of long-term non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

BRCA2 Mutations Indicate Better Ovarian Cancer Survival
BRCA2, not BRCA1 mutations increase overall, progression-free survival, chemo response
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Colon Inflammation Markers Lower With Ginger Extract
Significant decrease in mean percent change in two markers when normalized to free arachidonic acids
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Women Remain Distress-Free Long After Genetic Test Results
But BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers are significantly more likely to experience distress
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Leukemia Drug May Cause Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
PAH seen in patients taking Sprycel
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Children More Likely to Have SLN Mets Than Young Adults
Thickness, ulceration strongly predict sentinel lymph node biopsy use in children, young adults
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Fludarabine, Alemtuzumab Combo Ups Survival in CLL
But combination therapy is associated with more adverse events than fludarabine monotherapy
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Septicemia Most Costly Reason for Hospitalization in 2009
Almost one in 23 patients had septicemia; average of 4,600 new patients treated each day
Monday, October 10, 2011

Electronic Records Enhance Care Transitions for Elderly
Complete and accurate transfer of information necessary to maximize patient care
Monday, October 10, 2011

Upfront Zoledronic Acid Ups Bone Density in Breast Cancer
Increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal women receiving aromatase inhibitors
Monday, October 10, 2011

Adding HLA-C Matching Cuts Cord Blood Transplant Death
HLA-C matching lowers transplant-related mortality after umbilical-cord blood transplantation
Friday, October 07, 2011

Increase in Older Cancer Survivor Population Anticipated
Older cancer survivors estimated to increase from 60 percent in 2008 to 63 percent by 2020
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Nonanthracycline Trastuzumab Regimen Safe and Effective
Similar survival to AC-T plus trastuzumab; fewer acute toxic effects in HER2-positive breast cancer
Thursday, October 06, 2011

More Minority Patients in Low-Quality, High-Cost Hospitals
More elderly black, Hispanic, Medicaid patients consult worst rather than best hospitals
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Pre-Op Anemia Ups Mortality After Non-Cardiac Surgery
Even mild preoperative anemia independently associated with 30-day mortality, morbidity risk
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Health Risks for Women Exposed to DES in Utero
Increased adverse outcomes for diethylstilbestrol-exposed women with vaginal epithelial changes
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Lower Overall Survival for Men Than Women With Breast Cancer
However, men have better relative survival, adjusted for age, treatment, and stage, than women
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Advance Directives Linked to Regional Medical Expenditures
High-spending areas have lower end-of-life costs, in-hospital death, and increased hospice care
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Breast Cancer Deaths Falling in United States
But economic disparities persist in terms of screening, mortality
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

HPV 16 Diagnostic Tests Vary in Accuracy, Prognostic Value
p16 IHC/DNA qPCR proves to be best predictor of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma outcome
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Recent Rise in Oropharyngeal Cancer Incidence Due to HPV
HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell cancers increase by 225 percent from 1988 to 2004 in U.S.
Monday, October 03, 2011

ASTRO: Fewer Side Effects With IMRT for Prostate Cancer
Intensity modulated radiation therapy tied to fewer side effects than 3-D conformal radiation
Monday, October 03, 2011

Sevoflurane Anesthesia Does Not Up Incident Cancer Risk
New cancer within five years of surgery not tied to duration, time of sevoflurane anesthesia
Monday, October 03, 2011

Activated Protein C Inhibitor Effective in Hemophilia A
Specific APC inhibitor PNASN-1 increases thrombin generation to near normal in FVIII deficiency
Friday, September 30, 2011

High Risk of Salvage Transplant Failure Post Liver Resection
Microscopic vascular invasion, nodules, tumor size, liver cirrhosis predict nontransplantability
Friday, September 30, 2011

Doctors, Patients Identify Tacit Clues in Their Interactions
Non-verbal tacit clues most common, but interpretation differs for doctors and patients
Friday, September 30, 2011

Tamoxifen Use Tied to Diabetes Risk in Breast Cancer Survivors
But aromatase inhibitor use has no association with diabetes in older breast cancer survivors
Friday, September 30, 2011

ASTRO: Hypofractionated IMRT Practical Approach in Prostate CA
Hypofractionated intensity modulated radiation as effective as conventional IMRT at five years
Thursday, September 29, 2011

DNA Repair Capacity IDs Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Survival
Worse overall and three-year survival for patients with high DNA repair capacity
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia IDs Lethal Cancer
Atrophy, inflammation not significantly associated, but suggested link for chronic inflammation
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Alternate Chromosome 17 Genes Detect True HER2 Status
Three alternative chromosome 17 genes determine true HER2 status in breast cancer with polysomy 17
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Lower Cancer Fatalism Tied to Increased Cancer Screening
People with better self-rated health, lower cancer fatalism more likely to undergo colorectal screening
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Advanced Adenomas, CRCs More Prevalent in Men
Number needed to screen for adenomas similar in men aged 45 to 49, women aged 55 to 59
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Cell of Origin Key in Relapsed B-Cell Lymphoma Prognosis
Better response in germinal center B-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with R-DHAP therapy
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

ESR1 Expression Predicts Tamoxifen Benefit in Breast CA
Lower expression of ESR1 determines tamoxifen resistance in ER-positive breast tumors
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Colorectal Cancer Subsite Risk Tied to Fruit/Vegetable Intake
Fruit/vegetable intake affects proximal colon, distal colon, rectal cancer risk differently
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

SF3B1 Mutations Linked to Myelodysplasia
Mutation ID'd more frequently in myelodysplastic syndromes characterized by ring sideroblasts
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Vitamin B12 Markers Tied to Cognition, Brain Volume
Homocysteine affects global cognitive performance, and methylmalonate affects total brain volume
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Adjuvant Zoledronic Acid Not Beneficial in Breast Cancer
Disease-free, overall survival in early-stage breast cancer not improved by zoledronic acid
Monday, September 26, 2011

ASPS: Education Ups Breast Reconstruction in Uninsured
More than half of uninsured women with breast cancer don't know about reconstruction options
Friday, September 23, 2011

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Reasonable for Brain Mets
Overall survival >9 months after brain mets treated with salvage SRS in breast cancer
Friday, September 23, 2011

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Therapy Ups Pancreatitis Risk
Exenatide, sitagliptin up odds ratio of pancreatitis, increase reports of pancreatic cancers
Friday, September 23, 2011

Racial Discrimination Tied to RBC Oxidative Stress Levels
African-Americans who face racial discrimination have higher levels of oxidative stress than whites
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients
Trauma patients' odds of mortality linked to the proportion of minority patients in the hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Soft Tissue Sarcoma Therapy Limb Salvage Rate 81 Percent
Tumor necrosis factor-α, melphalan-based isolated limb perfusion benefits amputation candidates
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Model Predicts Erectile Function After Prostate Cancer Therapy
Patient, treatment characteristics used to predict erectile function two years post cancer treatment
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Young Cancer Patients Have Low Clinical Trial Participation
Uninsured, older adults, those treated by nonpediatric oncologist less likely to enroll in trials
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Tasquinimod Ups Castration-Resistant Prostate CA Survival
Delays disease progression, ups progression-free survival with acceptable adverse event profile
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Racial Disparities in Radical Prostatectomy Decreasing
Improved minimally invasive radical prostatectomy rates in African-Americans versus Caucasians
Monday, September 19, 2011

Liver X Receptor Agonist Ups Glioblastoma Cell Death
LXR agonists inhibit LDL receptor upregulation, promote cholesterol efflux transporter
Friday, September 16, 2011

Optimal CRC Screening Varies With Age, Family History
Cost-effective screening strategy based on first-degree relatives with CRC, age at diagnosis
Friday, September 16, 2011

AACR: Genetic Data ID Breast Cancer Progression Pathways
Identification of pathways, driver genes leads to novel targeted therapy for breast cancer
Thursday, September 15, 2011

CDC Finds That Lung Cancer Incidence Is Beginning to Fall
Decrease most apparent in areas with fewer smokers
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Anti-Nausea Drug May Lead to Dangerous Heart Rhythms
FDA alerts public to ongoing safety review for Zofran
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor Levels Up in Women With MI
Increased tissue factor pathway inhibitor activity, activated protein C-sensitivity linked to MI
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Global Rates of Breast, Cervical Cancer Up Over Last 20 Years
Increase in breast cancer mortality, decrease in cervical cancer mortality rates during same period
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Long-Term Nonaspirin NSAID Use Ups Renal Cell Cancer Risk
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but not aspirin or acetaminophen, increase RCC risk
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sorafenib Plus DEB-TACE Safe, Tolerated in Unresectable HCC
Adverse events for transarterial chemoembolization with doxorubicin-eluting beads, sorafenib mostly mild
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Many Mistakenly Believe FDA OKs Only Safe, Effective Drugs
Consumer explanations about safety, efficacy of drugs help public make better decisions
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Mammography Screening Ups Breast Cancer Surgery Rates
From 1993-1995 to 1996-2004, mastectomies up for some, down for others
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Number of Lymph Nodes Tested for Colon CA Up 1988 to 2008
But no significant increase in lymph node positivity during the same period
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Dyslipidemia Ups Neuritic Plaque Risk in Alzheimer's
High cholesterol, triglycerides, low- and high-density lipoproteins up plaque risk in AD in Japan
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Venlafaxine, Clonidine Reduce Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer
Immediate reduction in hot flash scores with venlafaxine; lower week 12 scores with clonidine
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Current Smoking Tied to Higher Risk of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Elevated risk in men and older individuals; increases with intensity, duration of smoking
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Ureteral Access Sheaths Safe in Urothelial Carcinoma
Ureteral access sheaths safe for diagnosis and treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma
Monday, September 12, 2011

TNF Inhibitors for RA Do Not Increase Malignancy Risk
But tumor necrosis factor inhibitor exposure ups non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma risk
Monday, September 12, 2011

Earlier Cancer Onset in Second Generation BRCA Carriers
Second generation more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at an earlier age
Monday, September 12, 2011

Cytology Detects Proportion of Cervical Cancer Recurrence
ASC-US, LSIL without visible lesions can be followed without colposcopy unless abnormalities persist
Thursday, September 08, 2011

HPPH-Photodynamic Therapy Safe in Precancerous Barrett's
Photodynamic therapy with 2-[1-hexyloxyethyl]-2-devinyl pyropheophorbide-a is safe, promising
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Malaria Predisposes Kenyan Children to Bacteremia
Strong negative correlation between malaria-protective phenotype of sickle-cell trait, bacteremia
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Comparative Efficacy Proposed for European Drug Approval
Superiority, equivalence, inferiority of new drugs should be compared with existing therapies
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Many Hospital Staff Uniforms Contaminated With Bacteria
More than 60 percent of uniforms are contaminated, with similar rates between nurses, physicians
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

BCS: Low Breast CA Recurrence Rate in Women ≤40 Years
BCT, mastectomy reveal similar survival rates in young women with early-stage breast cancer
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

BCS: Mammography, Self Examination Benefit Under-50s
Annual mammography and self-breast exams validated for over-50s, and women aged 40 to 49
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Cases of Transfusion-Linked Babesiosis in U.S. Described
Not limited to endemic states, seasons; most cases tied to red blood cell components
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Photodynamic Therapy Cost-Effective for High-Grade CIN
PDT found to be more cost effective than conization for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in Germany
Friday, September 02, 2011

MRI Tumor Assessment Predicts Rectal Cancer Survival
Tumor regression grade, circumferential resection margin predict survival in good, poor responders
Friday, September 02, 2011

Researchers Ponder 9/11 Health Impact a Decade Later
The disaster may have had lasting, multiple effects on those exposed
Friday, September 02, 2011

NPe6 May Beat Photofrin Photodynamic Therapy in Lung CA
Individualized approach based on Bcl-2/BCRP expression may improve PDT efficacy in lung cancers
Thursday, September 01, 2011

Success With Valproic Acid for Glioblastoma With TMZ Therapy
Valproic acid better than enzyme-inducing drugs for patients with glioblastoma needing antiepileptic
Thursday, September 01, 2011

Deletion in β-Globin ID'd in Fetal Hemoglobin Silencing
Intergenic region for fetal hemoglobin silencing identified near the δ-globin gene
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Variable Survival Benefit of Radioembolization in HCC
Disease stage, ECOG status, hepatic function, tumor burden, extrahepatic disease affect survival
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Public Sector Funds Large Part of State Obesity-Related Costs
State medical expenses would be nearly 7 to 11 percent lower in the absence of obesity
Monday, August 29, 2011

Loss of Jobs Means Loss of Health Coverage for Many in U.S.
Majority report delay in getting needed healthcare and financial difficulties paying medical bills
Monday, August 29, 2011

Extended-Release Opioid Pain Medication Approved
Nucynta ER sanctioned for chronic pain in adults
Friday, August 26, 2011

ACOG Guidelines Issued for Thromboembolism in Pregnancy
Guidelines cover diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of thromboembolism in pregnancy
Friday, August 26, 2011

Clinical, Lab Variables Predict Survival in Advanced CA
Combination of variables predict two-week and two-month survival for advanced cancer
Friday, August 26, 2011

Complementary Medicine Used More by Health Care Workers
U.S. health care providers use complementary, alternative medicine more than support workers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Substantial Chemo Exposure Rates Among Oncology Nurses
Adequate staffing, frequent verification of doses by two nurses decrease likelihood of exposure
Friday, August 26, 2011

HPV Test Beats Cytology-Alone in Cervical Cancer Screening
Second study: bivalent HPV16 /18 vaccine protects against anal HPV infection, especially in HPV-naive
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Pharmaceutical Ads Often Don't Adhere to U.S. FDA Guidelines
Only 18.1 percent of advertisements fully adhere to FDA guidelines, over half do not quantify serious risks
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Six Factors Impact Survival in Elderly Asians With Cancer
Six prognostic factors in the comprehensive geriatric assessment predicts overall survival
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Drinkers, Smokers Less Likely to Adhere to Chemoprevention
Alcohol use, smoking tied to low chemoprevention adherence in women at high risk of breast cancer
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Hospitalization Ups Unintentional Discontinuation of Meds
Discontinuation of medications higher in patients with ICU admissions than in non-ICU admissions
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Dual Hepatitis B, C Infection Ups Lifetime HCC Risk
HCC risk decreases with age in HBsAg-seropositive men, increases in anti-HCV-seropositive women
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

CDC: 2010/2011 Flu Vaccination Coverage Studied
Coverage in health care personnel and pregnant women remained stable versus previous season
Thursday, August 18, 2011

New Study Links Smoking to Higher Bladder Cancer Risk
Population attributable risks same for men and women; risks higher in former, current smokers
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Quality Indicators Developed for Children With Sickle Cell
Forty one indicators covering 18 topics can assess quality of care, aid quality-improvement efforts
Monday, August 15, 2011

Distance Caregivers Face Lack of Communication, Control
Geographical distance adds unique stressors to distance caregivers of patients with cancer
Monday, August 15, 2011

Higher Diagnostic Blood Loss Tied to Higher Anemia Risk
Every 50 mL blood drawn tied to 18 percent increase in moderate to severe anemia risk
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Training Improves Oncologists' Communication Skills
Improvements seen during consultations focusing on the transition to palliative care
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Cost of Interacting With Payers Higher in U.S. Than Canada
U.S. physicians and nursing staff spend more time and money interacting with health plans
Friday, August 05, 2011

Mammography Screening Has Low Impact on Mortality
Similar breast cancer mortality rate in European countries with different levels of screening
Friday, July 29, 2011

Hemolysis Products Impair Nitric Oxide Function on Infusion
Rat study demonstrates vasoconstriction after infusion of plasma from stored red blood cell units
Monday, July 25, 2011

Increased Height Tied to Higher Cancer Risk
Increased risk in 15 of 17 sites, with the risk in 10 sites significantly increased
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Medical Students Support Right to Conscientious Objection
Nearly half of medical students believe in right to conscientiously object to any procedure
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Annual Mammography Screening Should Begin at 40
Mammography, clinical, and self breast examination are recommended for breast cancer screening
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Triptorelin Tied to Reduced Chemo-Induced Menopause
Triptorelin linked to lower rate of early menopause in premenopausal women with breast cancer
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Screening for Lynch Syndrome Beneficial at Acceptable Cost
Women in particular could increase life expectancy with screening, prophylactic surgery
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Statin Therapy Does Not Up Cancer Risk in Older Adults
Propensity matching showed no significantly increased cancer risk linked to statin therapy
Monday, July 18, 2011

Factor VIII Dose Should Consider Both Body Weight and Fat Mass
For those with hemophilia A, dose calculation should be individually adapted to under-/overweight patients
Monday, July 18, 2011

Chemo, Trastuzumab, Surgery Up Survival in HER2-Positive MBC
After adjustment, only chemo, trastuzumab linked to survival for patients with CNS metastases
Monday, July 18, 2011

A-Fib Ups Risk of Upper-Limb Thromboembolectomy
Higher risk seen for women than men, risk also tied to hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction
Monday, July 18, 2011

Gender Discrepancy in Cancer Mortality Rates Considerable
Males have higher mortality rates than females, but survival disparities less obvious
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Changes in Family Cancer History Impact Screening Needs
Clinically relevant family history changes between ages 30 and 50 affect screening recommendations
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Cardiac Transplants Tied to Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk is much higher than in general population
Monday, July 11, 2011

Obesity Tied to Higher Risk of Breast Surgery Complications
Odds of post-breast surgery complications are nearly 12 times higher for obese women
Thursday, July 07, 2011

CRC Mortality Rates Vary Significantly Between States
Northeastern states show greater decrease in colorectal cancer mortality rates than southern
Thursday, July 07, 2011

Dignity Therapy Benefits Terminally Ill Patients
But no significant difference observed in mitigating primary outcome of distress
Thursday, July 07, 2011

CDC: Colorectal Cancer Screening Increasing
Incidence and mortality down, but only 65 percent of adults adequately screened for CRC
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Personalizing Frequency of Mammography Is Cost-Effective
Mammography is most cost-effective when frequency is based on breast cancer risk factors
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Older Breast Cancer Patients Likely to Die of Heart Disease
Older women with breast cancer more likely to die from comorbidities than from cancer
Friday, July 01, 2011

Text Messaging Can Help Smokers Stop Smoking
Automated text messages can significantly increase continued abstinence in smokers
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Flu Vaccine Safe for Sunitinib, Sorafenib Treated Patients
Seroprotective rate for cancer patients treated with sunitinib or sorafenib similar to controls
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

New Model Estimates Impact of Breast-Cancer Risk Factors
Model assesses impact of changes in modifiable risk factors on absolute breast cancer risk
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Melanoma Screening Advised for High-Risk Patients
Most patients younger than 50 with no medical or family history detect their own skin cancer
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Perinatal Exposures May Impact Breast Development
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect breast development and lactation, increase cancer risk
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Guideline-Concordance High for Surgical Cancer Patients
But concordance with guidelines is low in some areas, including nodal management
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Low Use of Screenings by Sexual Minority Young Women
Mostly heterosexual/bisexual women less likely to have a Pap test and have higher risk of STI
Friday, June 17, 2011

HPV Vaccination Program Tied to Fewer Cervical Abnormalities
Decrease in incidence of high-grade cervical lesions in girls younger than 18 years
Friday, June 17, 2011

Increased Risk of Femoral Arterial Thrombosis in Children
Children with indwelling arterial catheters in the femoral artery have elevated thrombosis risk
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Unequal Care Access for Children With Public Insurance
Disparities exist in providers' acceptance of public insurance compared to private insurance
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties Below Many Nations
Women, and black men and women have lower life expectancy in all U.S. counties
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

EAC: Hypnosis, Local Anesthesia Combo Beneficial
Compared to post-general anesthesia, stays shorter after breast surgery and thyroidectomy
Monday, June 13, 2011

Gynecologic Cancer Recurrence Surveillance Lacking
Detailed history, clinical examination, and patient education is most effective current method
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

VHA System in United States Provides Better Cancer Care
VHA provides earlier diagnosis, more curative surgery, and better cancer therapy than Medicare
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Youth Bear Large Burden of Global Death, Disease
Higher rates of disability-adjusted life-years in Africa compared to high-income countries
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Late-Onset GI Complications Tied to Childhood Cancers
Survivors of childhood cancers have increased risk of late gastrointestinal complications
Monday, June 06, 2011

Hospital Volume May Affect Surgical Mortality Rate
Increasing hospital volume contributes to decreased mortality for certain procedures
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Effect Estimates May Be Inflated in Biomarker Studies
Highly cited studies overestimate biomarker effect compared to meta-analyses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Most Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients Develop Anemia
Packed red blood cell transfusion linked with improved outcome for intracerebral hemorrhage
Friday, May 27, 2011

Surgical Delay Associated With Worse Prostatectomy Outcome
Men who meet D'Amico low-risk criteria may have worse prostatectomy outcome after delay
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Contact With Drug Industry Linked to Positive Attitudes
Substantial proportion of medical students believe gifts from drug industry affect prescribing
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Patient Navigation May Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening
Language-specific navigation may increase CRC screening among racially diverse patients
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Brisk Walking May Lower Prostate CA Progression Risk
Walking pace significantly correlated with reduced risk of progression, independent of duration
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Heart-Friendly Fatty Acids Linked to Prostate Cancer
Omega-3, but not trans-fatty acids, associated with increased high-grade prostate cancer risk
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Access to Medical Records Not Linked to Increased Anxiety
Majority of patients who are given the opportunity to access their full medical record do so
Monday, May 23, 2011

End-of-Life Cancer Care Differs in the U.S. and Canada
Rates of chemotherapy use are higher, but fewer hospitalizations in U.S. patients
Monday, May 23, 2011

Tai Chi May Prevent Falls and Improve Mental Health
Tai chi may improve general health of seniors, not effective for treating cancer or arthritis
Friday, May 20, 2011

ASCO: Three-Year Cervical Cancer Screening Interval Safe
HPV test alone more accurate than Pap smear; co-testing can be extended to every three years
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Awareness of Terminal Cancer Doesn't Impact Survival
Use of palliative care and nonuse of ICU are not associated with reduced survival time
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Family Cancer Histories Are Not Highly Accurate
Sensitivity and positive predictive value of reports on four major cancers is low to moderate
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Propranolol Effectively Treats Infantile Hemangiomas
Also effective in treating recurrences of head and neck hemangiomas
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Most Nondermatologist Lesion Referrals Are Nonmalignant
But consulting dermatologists are better able to identify incident malignant lesions
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Hydroxycarbamide Effective for Infant Sickle-Cell Anemia
Treatment may reduce pain and dactylitis, increase hemoglobin and fetal hemoglobin levels
Friday, May 13, 2011

Coffee May Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women
Five or more cups a day may reduce ER-negative breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Medical Education Participants Recognize Funding Bias
Yet most are unwilling to pay more for continuing medical education registration to overcome bias
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Gay Men May Have Increased Cancer Prevalence
Lesbian and bisexual female cancer survivors have worse self-health perceptions
Monday, May 09, 2011

NSAIDs, Aspirin May Increase Risk of Diverticulitis
Regular usage linked to higher risk of diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding in men
Monday, May 09, 2011

ARRS: Bismuth Shields Reduce Radiation to Female Breast
Posteriorly centered partial CT reduces radiation dose to breast, increases overall radiation
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Lot of Warfarin Tablets Recalled
One tablet found to have more active ingredient than expected
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Structured Exercise Beats Advice Only for Lowering HbA1c
Structured training better than physical activity advice alone for reducing HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Acupuncture Found to Relieve Hot Flashes in Men
Promising results for ancient therapy after prostate cancer treatment
Monday, May 02, 2011

ASBS: Women Content With Mastectomy Decision
20 years after surgery, vast majority of women would undergo prophylactic mastectomy again
Monday, May 02, 2011

ASBS: New Mammography Screening Guidelines Evaluated
May lead to more presenting with advanced disease, disproportionately affect non-whites
Friday, April 29, 2011

ASBS: More False Negatives After Breast Augmentation
False negative mammography rate higher in women who have had augmentation mammoplasty
Friday, April 29, 2011

SBM: VEGF Expression Tied to Poor Psychological Function
Increased VEGF expression in cancer patients related to shorter disease-free survival
Friday, April 29, 2011

Increasing Cancer Burden Projected for Ethnic Minorities
Need for improved understanding of risk factors, progression, and outcomes in U.S. subpopulations
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Strategy Found Effective for Women With Cervical Neoplasia
After three normal pap smears, affected women at similar risk for cervical cancer as general population
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Monthly Injection Effective for Opioid Dependence
Naltrexone superior to placebo in improving abstinence, retention, and relapse rates
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Low-Dose Aspirin Affects Post-Surgery Blood Drainage
Increased blood drainage, complications in patients who stop taking aspirin a week pre-surgery
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Oophorectomy May Not Adversely Affect Health
Also tied to lower risk of ovarian cancer than hysterectomy plus ovarian conservation
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Black Cancer Patients More Willing to Pay to Extend Life
Minority patients more willing than whites to expend their financial resources to prolong life
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

AAP: Chemical Management Policy Needs Revision
American Academy of Pediatrics says change needed to better protect pregnant women, children
Monday, April 25, 2011

P. falciparum Infection May Confer Long-Term Protection
Artificially induced immunity against malaria re-infection may persist for more than two years
Monday, April 25, 2011

Risk Taking Similar in Very Obese, Normal Weight Teens
But extremely obese high school students have higher rates of some risky behaviors
Monday, April 25, 2011

CDC: Half of States Have Smoke-Free Policies
But regional disparities persist; no state in the South has adopted a comprehensive policy
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Pioglitazone Not Tied to Most Cancers in Diabetes Patients
There may be a slightly higher risk for bladder cancer with long-term treatment
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Researchers Review Risks Tied to Nuclear Accidents
Review outlines short- and long-term risks of radiation exposure after nuclear reactor accident
Thursday, April 21, 2011

New Hemoglobin Sensor May Help in Transfusion Decisions
Noninvasive spectrophotometric hemoglobin sensor performs well with time, at high perfusion
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Uremic Patients Risk Spinal Surgery Complications
Higher complication rate emphasizes need for attention to pre-, peri-, and postsurgical care
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Physical Activity Guidelines May Improve Survival
Adherence to guidelines most beneficial for adults with at least one chronic health condition
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Low-Cost Thromboprophylaxis by Electronic Alerts Effective
Both incidence and cost of treating venous thromboembolism may be reduced by e-alerts
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa High
No mortality reduction found for off-label indications; may raise thromboembolism risk
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Post-Cancer Fatigue Linked to Autonomic Nervous System
Fatigued breast cancer survivors have higher sympathetic and lower parasympathetic activity
Monday, April 18, 2011

Effective Method to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers Lacking
Foot temperature-guided avoidance therapy found beneficial in high-risk cases only
Monday, April 18, 2011

Geneva Score Prognostic in Patients Ruled Out for PE
Patients assessed to have low clinical probability of pulmonary embolism have better prognosis
Friday, April 15, 2011

Hookah Use Widespread Among College Students
Hookah users believe waterpipe tobacco less harmful than cigarettes
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Confuse Women
Paying attention to the recommendations significantly associated with correct understanding
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Non-AIDS-Defining Cancers Increase Among HIV Patients
Increases likely due to growth and aging of the HIV-infected population
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Neurocognitive Impairment Up in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Fatigue and sleep disorders increase risk of neurocognitive impairment
Monday, April 11, 2011

Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Worsens Quality of Life
Smoking linked with worse mental quality of life in lung and colorectal patient-caregiver dyads
Monday, April 11, 2011

Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Cardiovascular Death Risk
In first five years after manifestation of erectile dysfunction more men die of oncological causes
Friday, April 08, 2011

Alcohol Consumption Linked to Higher Cancer Incidence
More incident cancers in those whose alcohol consumption is higher than the recommended limit
Friday, April 08, 2011

'Global Trigger Tool' Identifies 10 Times More Errors
New tool identifies many more adverse events in hospital admissions compared to other methods
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Self-Management of Anticoagulant Therapy Effective
Self-testing and adjustment of anticoagulant doses lower mortality and thromboembolic events
Thursday, April 07, 2011

New Yellow Fever Vaccine Safe and Effective
Vaccine containing inactivated antigen is promising alternative to live vaccine
Thursday, April 07, 2011

AACR: Soy Appears Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors
Study finds soy isoflavone intake does not increase cancer recurrence or mortality
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Non-Communicable Diseases Present a Global Health Crisis
Implementation of priority interventions would reduce global death rates by 2 percent per year
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Maximum Daily Opioid Doses Increase Mortality Risk
But opioid overdose death risk is not affected by regular or as-needed dosing schedule
Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Alteration in Health Outcomes Post Estrogen Therapy
Reduced risk of breast cancer persists after cessation of conjugated equine estrogen therapy
Tuesday, April 05, 2011

AACR: Human Papillomavirus Tied to Lung Cancer
High-risk HPV antibodies increased in lung cancer cases compared to controls
Monday, April 04, 2011

Breast Cancer Survival Factors for Underserved Identified
Limited awareness that breast cancer is treatable hinders survival in low-income countries
Monday, April 04, 2011

Low Nutrients Tied to Anemia Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Multiple dietary deficiencies linked to 21 percent increased risk of persistent anemia
Friday, April 01, 2011

Cancer Rates, Cancer Mortality Rates Falling in U.S.
Lung cancer mortality falls in women after decades of rising
Friday, April 01, 2011

Autoimmune Diseases Number Two Cause of Chronic Illness
Major burden on all U.S. health care costs, patient expenses, and loss of earnings
Friday, April 01, 2011

MRI Found to Improve Breast Cancer Detection Rate
Increased sensitivity when magnetic resonance imaging is used in combination with mammography
Friday, April 01, 2011

Unmet Health Care Needs in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Of adult survivors, 41 percent report an unmet current health care need
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Two-Thirds of U.S. Residents Get Sufficient Vitamin D
About one-quarter are at risk of inadequate vitamin D levels
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Online Health Records Less Used by Minorities, Poor
Low-income patients, blacks, and Hispanics less likely to use Internet personal health record
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Ethnicity Tied to Worry About Breast Cancer Recurrence
Less acculturated Latinas worry more about cancer recurrence than African-Americans or whites
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Radiation Risk From Airport Full-Body Scanners Limited
Research finds radiation doses from scans are very small; pose trivial risk
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Decline Seen in Global Youth Mortality Over Last 50 Years
Smaller decline seen for young men aged 15 to 24, with injury being the main cause of deaths
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Libido Unaffected by Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer
But chemotherapy-induced menopause reduces breast cancer patients' sexual desire
Friday, March 25, 2011

Menthol Cigarette Smokers Have Lower Cancer Rates
Study rebuts claim that menthol cigarettes pose greater danger of lung cancer than non-menthol
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Maternal Anemia Associated With Childhood Wheezing
With or without maternal asthma, anemia ups childhood asthma risk
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Reduced Hours for Trainees Has Had Little Effect in U.S.
Shorter work week for doctors in training has had little impact, positive or negative, on patient safety
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Dalteparin Not Superior to Unfractionated Heparin
No difference in proximal DVT incidence in critically ill; but fewer pulmonary emboli
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Increased Melanoma Incidence Tied to Socioeconomic Status
Melanoma rates 80 percent higher in areas with high socioeconomic status and high UV radiation
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Seven-Day On-Off Capecitabine Cycle Treats Breast Cancer
Modest efficacy and minimal toxicity for seven-day on-off capecitabine combined with bevacizumab
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Majority of Parents Approve of Smoke Exposure Testing
Both smoking and nonsmoking parents want their children tested during pediatric visits
Monday, March 21, 2011

Professional Values of U.S. and U.K. Doctors Examined
Nearly one-third of doctors fail to report inadequate colleague, often for fear of retribution
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Short Nurse Staffing Linked to Higher Patient Mortality
More deaths seen when shifts fall eight or more hours below target
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

U.S. Death Rate Reaches All-Time Low
In 2009, death rate hits 741 per 100,000 population, a 2.3 percent decline
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Heavy Smoking Prevalence Decline Greatest in California
Decrease in heavy smoking prevalence also seen in remaining states between 1965 and 2007
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Regional Variation in Chronic Disease Case Fatality Rates
Fatality rates in chronic diseases vary with number of diseases and region diagnosis frequency
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Preventive Services Underused by Older Adults in U.S.
CDC report points out gaps in care, including racial disparities in screening rates
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Drinking Liquor Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Mortality
Pancreatic cancer mortality associated with three or more drinks a day, independent of smoking
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

U.S. Has Higher Rates of Chronic Disease Than England
Americans experience higher chronic disease rates than their English counterparts at all ages
Monday, March 14, 2011

Risk of Infection, Malignancy With Anti-TNF Therapy Unclear
No raised risk in early rheumatoid arthritis patients, naive to methotrexate
Friday, March 11, 2011

Number of Cancer Survivors in U.S. Reaches 11.7 Million
The number increased from 9.8 million in 2001 to almost 12 million in 2007
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Coding of Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Delayed
Free text indicates diagnosis before coding in 22 percent of ovarian cancer cases
Thursday, March 10, 2011

HealthGrades Finds Rates of Patient Safety Events Vary
Patients have 46 percent lower risk of safety error in top versus bottom-ranking hospitals
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Ethnic Differences Seen in Academic Measures for U.K. Docs
Gap exists in academic performance of white versus nonwhite medical students and doctors
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Blacks, Hispanics Face Breast Cancer Treatment Delays
Delays not linked to health insurance, stage of the disease, or age
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

High HDL Cholesterol Tied to Decreased Colon Cancer Risk
Increased high-density lipoprotein and apolipoprotein A-I tied to lower colon cancer risk
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Pharmacological Meta-Analyses Rarely Report Disclosures
Meta-analyses of pharmacological interventions rarely disclose funding or conflicts of interest
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Cancer Patients Willing to Undergo Pre-Trial Testing
Greater willingness to undergo pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic tests found with fewer tests
Monday, March 07, 2011

Risk Factors Identified for Catheter-Related Thrombosis
Implanted ports decrease risk compared to peripherally implanted central venous catheters
Monday, March 07, 2011

Smoking Hurts Head-and-Neck Cancer Outcomes
Lower five-year overall survival in patients who continue smoking during radiation therapy
Friday, March 04, 2011

Role of Diabetes in Premature Death Is Substantial
Risk of death from many nonvascular causes higher in people with diabetes
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

FDA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Hypomagnesemia
Low serum magnesium levels may occur when the drugs are taken for prolonged periods of time
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Current and Former Smokers at Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Postmenopausal women who smoke have a 16 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Fish Oil May Help Cancer Patients Maintain Weight
Muscle maintenance, even gain, seen in non-small-cell lung cancer patients who take fish oil
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Inhaled Nitric Oxide Does Not Shorten Sickle Cell Crisis
Inhaled nitric oxide gas does not reduce the duration of vaso-occlusive pain crisis
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Type of Health Care-Associated Infections Is Falling
Central line-associated blood stream infections decline in ICUs; still high elsewhere
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

U.S. Breast Cancer Incidence Rates Stabilized After 2003
Rates stopped declining after sharp drop that coincided with decrease in hormone therapy use
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Opioid Treatment Associated With Cognitive Dysfunction
Possible or definite cognitive dysfunction seen in one-third of opioid-treated cancer patients
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Melanoma May Affect Women's Quality of Life More Than Men's
Women worry more about sun's effects, more likely to avoid exposure after surviving melanoma
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Distinctions Found Between Types of Hemoglobin H Disease
Outcomes may be worse with disease caused by hemoglobin H Constant Spring
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Cannabis May Improve Appetite in Cancer Patients
Active ingredient linked to increased sense of taste, improved appetite
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Breast Cancer History Lowers Accuracy of Mammogram
Mammogram's sensitivity lower in the initial five-year period after the first cancer
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Warfarin Lot Being Recalled Due to Mislabeled Bottle
One bottle was labeled as 3 mg tablets but contained 10 mg tablets
Friday, February 18, 2011

Oral Bisphosphonates May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Use of bisphosphonates tied to reduced cancer risk in postmenopausal women
Thursday, February 17, 2011

New U.S. Report on the Nation's Health 2010 Released
The 34th annual CDC report includes a special feature on death and dying
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Mammogram Sensitivity Varies by Week of Menstrual Cycle
Highest in first week of cycle; effect seen only in women who have regular mammograms
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Higher Bilirubin Tied to Lower Respiratory Disease Risk
Reduced incidence of respiratory disease, death with higher normal-range level of bilirubin
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

MRI With Mammography Useful for High-Risk Women
When used with mammography, MRI detects more cancer among women who had chest irradiation
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Most Recalled Medical Devices Given Lenient Approval
Over 70 percent of the medical devices recalled were considered low or moderate risk
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Researchers Explore Nature of Difficult Clinical Encounters
Patients, physicians both contribute characteristics; difficult patients have worse outcomes
Monday, February 14, 2011