MRI Could Be Useful Pancreatic Cancer Screen for High-Risk
Small trial suggests the scans might help
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
More Expensive Breast Cancer Tx Tied to Improved Survival
Study shows recent advances help improve odds, but medical bills are rising
Breast, Ovarian CA Risk Varies With BRCA Mutation Location
Nonsense-mediated decay mutations linked to differential breast or ovarian cancer risk
Breast CA Patients Want, but May Not Get, Genetic Risk Discussion
Almost half don't have conversation with doctor about potential for future problems
Case Report of Food Allergy Acquired Via Blood Transfusion
Doctors need to be aware of the possibility of 'passive transfer'
Half of Colorectal Cancer Survivors Have Continued Pain
Cardiovascular and pulmonary comorbidities tied to continued pain
Early Research Proving Hopeful for Melanoma Vaccine
Approach could be used against other cancers that typically have a high number of mutated proteins
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA
2010 study led to a change in practice
