Nodal Radiation Doesn’t Impact Early Breast Cancer Survival
Researchers find it lowers chances of recurrence, but does not boost overall survival
Evidence of Cellular Damage From Computed Tomography
But whether this could trigger cancer or other health issues remains unclear
ASCO Guidelines: Biomarker Use in Metastatic Breast CA Treatment
Hormone receptor status of metastases should be used to guide tx if supported by clinical scenario
Article Answers Reader Questions About Coding
Two questions relate to new evaluation/management with modifier 25 and 3D mammography
Channel Length Key in Percutaneous Thrombin Injection
Complications for ~15 percent of patients with post-catheterization femoral pseudoaneurysm
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
More Radiation Doesn’t Up Survival in Low-Risk Prostate CA
But higher doses may improve survival in men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancers
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Has Long-Term Prognostic Utility
CAC=0 offers almost 15-year warranty against mortality, with no difference based on age, gender
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Considerable Burden for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Incidence of community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization is highest in elderly
