Neuropathy is a dose-limiting toxicity associated with oxaliplatin treatment. Clinical trials suggested that high doses of calcium and magnesium, given before and after oxaliplatin containing regimens, help prevent or reduce neuropathy. Consequently, calcium and magnesium administration was widely adopted in clinical practice.
Over 69% of the world's opioids is used by only 4 countries.
A systematic review finds limited evidence of benefit.
Goal is to identify tests and treatments of little to no benefit.
Recommendations issued by the NCI and ASCO.
IBM's computer will be used to identify effective cancer care.
Underlying mechanism for increased risk now defined.
Two question survey works as well as longer surveys.
Researchers find that patients are not referred for supportive care services.
The IOM makes 10 recommendations for improving care.
Found to be helpful for patients with head and neck cancer.
Healthcare providers have until September 23, 2013 to comply.
PACES trial will evaluate 2 drugs to prevent colon adenomas.
Employers bear a large number of costs.
Gifts to healthcare providers, including lunches, are now required to be tracked and reported.
The aim of these courses is to improve the care of patients aged 15-39.
More is now known about the types of HPV that increase risk.
Yes, it's been found there and on other surprising surfaces.
Standards established by an interprofessional workgroup.
Especially helpful for newly diagnosed patients.
OncLive is proud to announce that Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has joined its Strategic Alliance Partnership program.
New system hopes to improve toxicity grading accuracy.
Another year, another survivors' day.
New resource provides mechanism for viewing a hospital's billing track record.
Goal of proposed law is to improve patient care and reduce the nursing shortage.
A problem for many people undergoing cancer treatment.
Few baby boomers are facing the facts about aging.
USPSTF is inviting comments on screening by primary care professionals.
Melanoma is on the rise in children and teenagers.
The number of cancer survivors in the US continues to rise.
