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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.

Coming soon to a hospital near you?

We know more NPs are needed, but how many will be needed to meet future healthcare needs?

Recent survey suggests it's a shortage of care, not nurses.

2011 survey finds 25% of adults experienced a gap in health insurance last year.

Is the list of "10 shocking medical mistakes" informational or just sensational?

Researchers find that people who took NSAIDs were less likely to develop skin cancer.

Is it helpful to add omega-3 fatty acids to minimize the damage?

Japan spends the least on healthcare and the US spends the most--without providing superior care for the money.

Costs associated with obesity are even higher than originally thought.

Landmark study seeks 100,000 new participants.

New approach to improve the medical liability system expected to reduce healthcare costs.

About half of cancer survivors die from cancer, but the other half die from other causes

Proposed changes in the Tobacco Control Act have been posted for public comments.

Because of the current 'bubble', we'll soon be facing another shortage of RNs.

Researchers propose a simple process to identify significant memory and cognition disorders.

Researchers confirm that polyp removal has long-term benefits.

Ten rights and responsibilities of users identified.

Surprisingly, error rates are consistent with handwritten prescriptions.

Utilization rates of cancer screening tests are lower than national target rates.

Are electronic cigarettes "a miracle" as some users claim, or an unproven-and potentially harmful-smoking cessation aid?

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