Oncology
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Early intervention initiative cut oncology patient hospitalizations
An after-hours phone triage system, proactive chemotherapy follow-up calls, and a Saturday-Sunday urgent care clinic resulted in early...
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Five “can’t miss” oncologic emergencies
All patients with suspected leukemias should be admitted.
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Breast cancer study: No link between soy, all-cause mortality
Drug price inflation is being fueled by both new and existing drugs.
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Daily News Special: SABCS
The latest clinical medicine news from the 2018 annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
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Emergent colon cancer resection does not negatively affect patient outcomes
CORONADO, CALIF. – With the exception of patients that present with perforation, emergent resection of colon cancers does not appear to adversely...
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Optimal MPE management requires early pulmonology referral
LOS ANGELES – About half of patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusions at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal had unnecessary...
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FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...
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End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues despite recommendations
Key clinical point: End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues unabated despite Choosing Wisely recommendations. Major finding: Three-quarters...
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FDA approves treatment for chemotherapy ODs, life-threatening toxicities
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer initially misdiagnosed in 36% of small cohort
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Intestinal obstruction risk increased in some childhood cancer survivors
Childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk for developing an intestinal obstruction requiring surgery (IOS) 5 or more years after the...