Social Media Addiction May Harm Nurses’ Performance
Survey shows addiction reduces nurses’ ability to concentrate on assigned tasks.
General Oncology
Collaboration, Clinician Training Can Eliminate Need for Prior Authorization From Payers
After an assessment of prior authorizations for imaging studies demonstrated potential waste, a health care system and a large commercial payer collaborated to streamline patient care.
Keeping Up With Changes in Health Insurance
What are some strategies for keeping up with ever-evolving health insurance policies?
Cancer Risk From Recalled ARBs “Likely Much Lower” Than Initially Estimated, Says FDA
The FDA is working in close collaboration with global regulatory partners to evaluate the controls in place and publish guidance on preventing unacceptable levels of nitrosamine in drugs.
More Youth Being Exposed to Secondhand Aerosol From E-cigarettes
Significant upward trend seen in 2018 with 33.2 percent of youth exposed.
Analysis of Cardiovascular Disease Risks With Different Types of Cancer
Population-based cohort study demonstrated associations between many site-specific cancers and the development of CVDs.
Fernweh: Understanding Cancer Patients’ Longing for What They Will Miss
Patients with cancer will eventually have to cope with unique feelings of loss. The loss of their future life plans. Fernweh, a German that means farsickness, may explain those feelings.
Few Oncologists Suggest Health Promotion to Cancer Survivors
Oncologists expressed concern that health promotion could distress or overwhelm cancer survivors.
Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Greater for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Exposure to ≥250 mg/m² doxorubicin-equivalent anthracycline chemo tied to risk for CVD, heart failure.
Vaping Industry Group Sues to Delay FDA Review of E-Cigarettes
Current deadline is May 2020 for all companies to submit their vaping products for federal review.
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