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Bendamustine: A New Treatment Option for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Learn more about the first new FDA-approved treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 7 years.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Certain lifestyle factors continue to be causally related to certain cancers, and other cancers have lifestyle-based etiologic factors. Lifestyle changes and cancer prevention/treatment are discussed.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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How Do PSA Level and Kinetics Affect Tumor Detection by 11C-Choline PET/CT in Men With Biochemical Relapse After Radical Prostatectomy?
Commentary on a study on the effect of total PSA, PSA velocity, and PSA doubling time on the 11C-choline PET/CT detection rate in men with PSA relapse after radical prostatectomy.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 24, 2009
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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Kidney Cancer
Released in October 2009, the latest update to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(TM) Kidney Cancer is presented.
Practice Guideline, November 23, 2009
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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Colorectal Cancer Screening
Released in October 2009, the latest update to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(TM)
Practice Guideline, November 23, 2009
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AACR-NCI-EORTC 2009 International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 23, 2009
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Skin Cancer in Skin of Color
In this review, differences in risk factors, clinical presentation, and mortality in non-white populations are examined.
Journal Article, November 23, 2009
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Primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus
A case of primary amelanotic malignant melanoma of the esophagus that presented as an esophageal mass in a 66-year-old woman is discussed.
Clinical Case, November 19, 2009
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Management of Venous Thromboembolism and the Potential to Impact Overall Survival in Patients With Cancer
How can clinicians improve on the prevention and treatment of potentially fatal venous thromboembolism in the patient with cancer?
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Room Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse
In part 2 of the new series on the Impaired Physician, substance abuse develops in Dr. X. Is it now time to turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 18, 2009
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What Should Patients Do With Unused Narcotics?
Clinicians often tell patients to save their remaining narcotics for "next time." According to guidelines, this may not be the best advice.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 18, 2009
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Rethinking Screening Mammography
What is the controversy about screening mammograms according to a recently published JAMA study? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz discusses if you should still recommend breast cancer screening in this video blog.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 18, 2009
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Plasma HIV RNA is a Risk Factor for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
John G. Bartlett, MD, comments on this observational study that establishes viral load as a risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in people living with HIV/AIDS.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2009
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Quality-of-Care Indicators for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Are quality-of-care indicators for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) available in the literature? Which process-of-care indicators are the most studied? This article takes a look.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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NF-kappaB as a Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Target in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This article discusses the importance of constitutive and inducible DNA binding of the transcription factor NF-kappaB in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Part 1: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Risk Factors, Impact, and Early Interventions
In part 1 of the new series on The Impaired Physician, Dr. X shows signs of burnout that put his personal and professional life at risk. Would you turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 16, 2009
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Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection Increases Hepatocellular Carcinogenesis by Eight Times in Patients With Non-B, Non-C Liver Cirrhosis: A Cohort Study
Does the existence of serum HBV DNA predict a high hepatocellular carcinogenesis rate in patients with non-B, non-C cirrhosis? This study takes a look.
Journal Article, November 16, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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Do Blood Transfusions Affect the INR?
Whether or not the international normalized ratio (INR) will be "preserved" depends on the type of blood transfusion given.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 13, 2009
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Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Proteins and ATP-Binding Cassette G2 Are Aberrantly Expressed in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
How does the expression of sonic hedgehog signaling proteins compare among diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
