Playing a Serious Game Facilitated Patient-Directed Approaches for CINV
Researchers explored the effectiveness of using an iPad-based, interactive game to educate first-time chemotherapy patients on prevention and self-management of CINV.
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10 Myths About COVID-19
As infections with SARS-CoV-2 continue to increase, there has been a concurrent increase in news and data, both accurate and inaccurate.
Combating COVID-19: Best Practices That Clinicians Need to Know
How should clinicians combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their practice settings?
Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors
Portal users more likely to be younger, white, have commercial insurance, higher annual income.
Dental Issues Can Delay Treatment for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
A case series study demonstrated the importance of timely, preventive dental assessment for patients with multiple myeloma.
How Do Melanoma Survivors and Their Partners Feel About Skin Self-Examination?
This study sought to determine gender differences regarding melanoma survivors’ perceptions of partner support and comfort in performing skin self-examinations.
Personalized, Intensive Smoking Cessation Programs Can Enable Cancer Patients to Maintain Smoking Abstinence
Described as “the fourth pillar” of cancer care, study findings demonstrate that a comprehensive tobacco treatment program can achieve long-term smoking cessation.
Number of Comorbidities Linked to Risk of Thromboembolism in Leukemia, Lymphoma
A retrospective study sought to determine the risk factors for thromboembolism in patients with acute leukemia or lymphoma.
Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests
More than 60 percent of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safe in Patients Receiving Immunotherapy
A retrospective study sought to determine if incidence or severity of irAEs was affected by the seasonal influenza vaccine in patients undergoing immunotherapy.
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