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Ultrasound-Assisted Thrombolysis Improves Outcomes in Chronic DVT

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:56:41 EST

Aggressive intervention in chronic DVT using ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis shows superior outcomes compared with non-ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis, according to registry data.

Skin Cancer in Skin of Color

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

In this review, differences in risk factors, clinical presentation, and mortality in non-white populations are examined.

ACOG Issues Revised Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:08 EST

Revised American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines now recommend first cervical cancer screening at age 21 years and less frequent rescreening.

Investigators Point to Unethical Reporting in Gabapentin Studies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:46 EST

Internal company documents obtained during litigation suggest Pfizer influenced outcomes in published trials, report researchers.

Sen Grassley Questions Top Medical Schools About Ghostwriting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:39 EST

As part of his mission to see more financial transparency in medicine, Sen Grassley has asked eight top US medical schools about their policies on ghostwriting.

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Promising for Cervical Cancer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:15 EST

This approach can decrease treatment-related toxicity and might improve outcomes in cervical cancer.

New Creative Approaches to Pancreatic Cancer Improve Drug Delivery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:34 EST

Pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest of cancer, but new approaches that improve the delivery of drugs to the tumor appear to hold promise.

House Passes Medicare SGR Fix

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:22 EST

The House passed a bill that would rewrite the controversial sustainable growth rate formula and eliminate a 21.2% Medicare pay cut for physicians scheduled for 2010.

Patients and Doctors Differ When Reporting Adverse Events

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:58 EST

Although clinician and patient reporting of treatment-related adverse effects differ from each another, together they are complementary and provide a more complete picture.

Aggressive Treatment of Ovarian Cancer Not Supported By Science

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:29 EST

A survey designed to collect information on practice patterns of physicians treating women at high risk for ovarian cancer shows an increase in the aggressiveness of treatment in the past 7 years.

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Opposed by Societies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:35:47 EST

The ACS, ACR, and ACOG advocate continuing to follow their own current guidelines and not adopting the new USPSTF recommendations.

Primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:38 EST

A case of primary amelanotic malignant melanoma of the esophagus that presented as an esophageal mass in a 66-year-old woman is discussed.

Promising New Cancer Drugs in the Pipeline

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:33 EST

A number of novel and promising cancer therapies are currently in the pipeline, and researchers might be discovering new uses for older drugs.

Management of Venous Thromboembolism and the Potential to Impact Overall Survival in Patients With Cancer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

How can clinicians improve on the prevention and treatment of potentially fatal venous thromboembolism in the patient with cancer?

New Senate Healthcare Reform Bill Features Public Option With Opt-Out

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:03:45 EST

The Senate bill would cost $849 billion through 2019, but it would ultimately shave $127 billion off the federal deficit while reducing the number of uninsured by 31 million people.

Folate Supplementation Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence and Mortality

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:48 EST

The finding comes from a new analysis of data from 2 cardiovascular trials but American researchers suggest there is a benefit and no cancer problem with folic acid fortification.

Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Room Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:17:28 EST

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?

What Should Patients Do With Unused Narcotics?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:07:43 EST

Clinicians often tell patients to save their remaining narcotics for "next time." According to guidelines, this may not be the best advice.

Rethinking Screening Mammography

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:36:08 EST

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.

Major Advances in Clinical Cancer Research in 2009: A Report From ASCO

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:43:55 EST

Leading oncologists identified what they consider to be major and notable advances in clinical cancer research in the past year.