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RNs with baccalaureate degrees provide the best post-surgical care.

A money-losing proposition for most practices.

Using different selection criteria for screening is superior to currently recommended criteria.

A consensus panel issues a set of discharge warning instructions regarding colorectal surgery.

The FDA has announced the approval of the first generic version of Doxil, which is expected to help alleviate a shortage of the drug that has continued since November 2011.

For the first time, Consumer Reports issues ratings of cancer screening tests.

An effective alternative to mastectomy for early stage disease regardless of age or hormone receptor status.

Screening rates are lower than desired, and disparities continue.

A pair of studies could change the way patients are evaluated for mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2, two cancer susceptibility genes closely associated with breast and ovarian cancers, as well as other tumor types.

ASCO issues recommendations for improving cancer survivorship care.

Surprising findings about tumor board effectiveness in the VA system.

Nurses again rank highest in Gallup's survey on honesty and ethical standards.

Of the 10 most lethal cancers, it's the only one with a single digit survival rate.

Updated Cochrane review supports the benefits of aerobic exercise.

Since last year, there has been significant improvement in career satisfaction.

YouTube video provides guidance on assessing for skin cancer.

National summit convened to reduce overuse of unnecessary procedures and treatments.

Does "think pink" actually raise awareness of breast cancer?

Study finds that stability beyond the expiration date is surprisingly long-term.

There now are many phone-based "self-help" tools.

In April 2010, the FDA approved sipuleucel-T for patients with castration-resistant and metastatic prostate cancer, providing a new treatment that would help the body fight its own cancer.

The World Trade Center Health Program will begin covering 50 cancer types.

Use of interception practices was associated with fewer medication errors.

Recent analysis finds that mortality is reduced, but the association is smaller than previously reported.

More patients assigned per nurse and higher nurse burnout rates contribute to higher infection rates.

Transmission via healthcare workers is still occurring.

Principles for patient-centered care recently were released by the NAQC.

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