Conception by IVF May Increase Risk for Rare Childhood Cancer
Rate of hepatic tumors higher among children conceived via IVF.
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Hand Hygiene Compliance Poor in Task Transitions
Hand hygiene compliance was 50.8 percent when health care workers moved from dirtier to cleaner tasks.
Some Patients With Imminently Fatal Cancer Undergo Treatment
Treatment patterns for patients newly diagnosed with metastatic lung, colorectal, breast, or pancreatic cancer who died within one month of diagnosis were examined.
Colorectal Neoplasia Risk Up for Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors
Prevalence higher for advanced adenomas, advanced serrated lesions, serrated polyposis syndrome.
CDC Clarifies Guideline on Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
Guideline aims to ensure that clinicians and patients consider all safe and effective treatment options.
Reasons for TKI Discontinuation ID’d in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Treatment-free remission maintained in 14 of 21 patients who discontinued tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use High in Cancer Patients
One-third of cancer patients, survivors use CAM; 29.3 percent do not disclose CAM use to their doctor
Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers.
FDA: Breast Density Must Be Reported to Women During Mammograms
Proposed rule would also tighten FDA regulation of mammogram facilities.
Brachytherapy Boost Ups Survival in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Findings observed regardless of treatment duration; disparities for brachytherapy use seen in vulnerable populations.
Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer
Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence was associated with a higher risk for renal cell carcinoma.
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Cut Death From Prostate Cancer
But during extended exposure periods of at least five years, low-dose aspirin may cut mortality.
Fewer Complications After MIRS Introduced for Endometrial Cancer
Introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery linked to reduced complications among patients with early-stage endometrial cancer.
ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer.
New AI Model May Predict Cancerous Lung Nodules
Model relies on CT features, demographics, clinical data, and improves on current methods.
Skin Cancer Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial: The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
Clinical trial focusing on herditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
Clinical Trial: Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy
Clinical trial focusing on spectral diagnosis. Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy
Clinical Trial: Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC
Clinical trial focusing on electronic brachytherapy. Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC
Clinical Trial: Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer
Clinical trial focusing on epidermal micrografts. Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer
Clinical Trial: Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project
Clinical trial focusing on Mohs surgery project. Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project
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