Multiple, Inappropriate Meds Taken by Older Cancer Patients
A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment can optimize meds
Individual Short-Term Responses to Antiplatelet Therapy Vary
Variability within individuals from pre-discharge to one week after discharge, but not thereafter
2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors
2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
SGO: Promising Research in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
Experimental vaccine and cancer drug each slow disease progression, researchers find
Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer
Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts
Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years
Fish, ω-3 PUFAs Linked to Survival After Breast Cancer
Reduction in all-cause mortality for women with high intake of tuna, other fish, ω-3-PUFAs
Diabetes May Predispose to More Advanced Breast Cancer
Findings suggest need to modify screening methods
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Intraperitoneal Chemo Offers Lasting Benefit in Ovarian Cancer
Risk of death decreases by 12 percent for every IP chemotherapy cycle completed
