Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws
Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving.
General Oncology
Optimal Nurse Staffing Levels at Ambulatory Oncology Care Centers: ONS Position Statement
Ambulatory oncology care settings include outpatient centers for chemotherapy infusion and the administration of radiation therapy.
CAR-T Therapy: Supporting Evidence and Value Considerations
Although CAR-T therapies have shown favorable response rates, they can be incredibly costly and may not be priced in alignment with their benefits.
Drug Assessment Framework for Evaluation of Cancer Drugs
Researchers suggested several criteria for determining drug value in a survey given to participants for feedback.
FDA: Weight Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer
Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.
Decision Paralysis: When All the Patients’ Options Are “Bad Possibilities”
Ann Brady suggests a way to help patients who are asked to make a decision between two difficult options.
Cancer Incidence Up in World Trade Center Responder Cohort
Incidence up for all cancer sites combined and for prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, leukemia.
Lower Dose Olanzapine Plus Triplet Antiemetic Therapy May Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Olanzapine added to triplet antiemetic therapy, has been shown to reduce risk of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but can cause daytime sleepiness.
Enteral Nutrition Versus Parenteral Nutrition in Patients With Cancer
Parenteral nutrition showed a higher rate of infection than enteral nutrition, according to results of a recent updated literature review and meta-analysis.
Home Has Surpassed Hospital as the Setting of Natural Death in the United States, Particularly Among Patients With Cancer
For the first time since the early 20th century, more natural deaths in the United States are occurring in homes than in hospitals.
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