Telephone Intervention Improves Care Management in Radiotherapy for HNC
A quality improvement project sought to improve pain management in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
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Allowing Bedside Nurses to Order C. Difficile Testing Cuts Time to Results
The researchers found that the difference in time to obtain the result before and after the policy change was statistically significant.
Study of Early Lymphopheresis for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL Sheds Light on CAR-T Efficacy
Researchers explored early lymphopheresis for CD19-based chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for relapsed/refractory DLBCL.
CDC: Monitoring of COVID-19 Will Remain a Priority
Surveillance of COVID-19 and COVID-19-associated mortality will continue after the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on May 11.
Device, Plastic-Backed Absorbent Pad Equal in Reducing Toilet Flush Particle Spread
A nurse team compared the effectiveness of using a PBP with the Splashblocker device to reduce particle spread after flushing.
CAR T-Cells May Be Safe in Non-Transplant Eligible Patients With Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Researchers sought to determine whether CAR-T therapy would be a viable option for patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.
No Benefit With Atezolizumab in BRCA1/2-Mutant or HRD Ovarian Cancer
Adding atezolizumab to standard treatment did not improve PFS in patients with advanced ovarian cancer and BRCA1/2 mutations or HRD.
Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Not Beneficial After Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Extended antibiotics do not reduce infection or reconstruction failure after postmastectomy breast reconstruction.
Psycho-Educational Program Improves Spiritual Well-Being for Women With Metastatic Cancer
A psycho-educational program appeared to show improvements in spiritual well-being and quality of life for women with metastatic cancer.
Testing for ESR1 Mutations Recommended in HR+, HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer
Routine testing for ESR1 mutations should occur upon recurrence or progression of HR+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer, a guideline suggests.
Early Death May Be Common in Cancer Patients Taking Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Results of a real-world study suggest that early death may be common among cancer patients taking immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Young Cancer Survivors Have Increased Risk for HPV-Linked Subsequent Cancer
Significantly increased risk seen for any HPV-associated subsequent malignant neoplasms and oropharyngeal neoplasms.
Effects of Remote Ischemic Conditioning on Cardiotoxicity Biomarkers in Anthracycline-Treated Patients
Researchers sought to determine the effects of remote ischemic conditioning on cardiac biomarkers and function in patients treated with anthracyclines.
High CMR Rates Seen With Nivolumab Plus Brentuximab Vedotin in CAYA Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
Researchers sought to determine whether combining nivolumab plus brentuximab vedotin would improve response rates in CAYAs with Hodgkin lymphoma.
Cancer Death Rates Vary Across Congressional Districts
Cancer death rates in the US have declined in recent years, but the declines vary by congressional district, a study suggests.
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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