Risk of Falls, Fractures Greater Among Elderly Patients with Cancer
Researchers conducted a geriatric assessment of 304 patients with cancer, then followed them in a 2-year study to determine the risk of fractures and falls in older patients.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
A Case of Immunotherapy-Induced Myocarditis Concomitant to MG in Lung Cancer
In this case, a female patient with advanced lung cancer experiences a rare episode of nivolumab-induced Herzmyasthenie, emphasizing the need to be aware of the potential for rapid myocarditis concomitant with MG in patients undergoing treatment with anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies.
A Case of Newly Diagnosed PCV After Relapse TTP Complicated by Undiagnosed RA
This case of a 63-year-old African American male with a complicated history illustrates the need for a comprehensive risk assessment of thrombosis in patients with primary polycythemia vera, especially those with concomitant conditions that predispose to thrombosis.
Severe Mental Illness May Worsen Breast Cancer Survival Outcomes
Retrospective analysis of data from more than 19,000 women revealed that all-cause mortality rates are higher in women with breast cancer who have a prior diagnosis of a mental illness.
Incidence of Invasive Cervical Cancer May Not Be Affected by HIV Status
HIV infection may not have a contributory effect on the incidence of invasive cervical cancer (ICC) in women as they age.
PHQ-9 and HADS-D May be Limited in Assessment of MDD in Patients With Cancer
Results of a recent study found that the effectiveness of the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D) in screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in patients with cancer was limited compared to the standardized diagnostic interview.
Shifts in Cancer Burden for People With HIV Projected
Cancer rates among people with HIV, particularly AIDS-defining cancers, are projected to decrease by 2030.
Importance of GM-CSF Autoantibodies in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis With MPN
A case of simultaneous PAP and MPN diagnoses demonstrate the importance of evaluating for GM-CSF autoantibodies to distinguish autoimmune and secondary forms of PAP.
Genetic Underpinnings of Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms May Provide New Insights
Risk factors for splanchnic vein thrombosis in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms are multifactorial, involving both environmental and host genetic factors.
Comorbidities May Predict Non-Home Discharge After Hysterectomy
Presence of 1 risk factor or 2 or more risk factors is associated with non-home discharge after hysterectomy for gynecologic malignancy.
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