FDA Approves Yondelis for Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
Drug sanctioned for liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma
AAP: Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Children
Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn
AAP: Dogs Help Curb Anxiety in Children With Cancer
'Therapy dogs' appear to ease heart rate, lower blood pressure in children fighting the disease
American Society for Radiation Oncology, Oct. 18-21
The 57th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) was...
Oral Immunotherapy Seems Beneficial for Cow’s Milk Allergy
Most patients are able to consume cow's milk protein regularly without serious adverse effects
AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
Reasons include fear of side effects, costs, misunderstanding of the need for medications
ACOG: Operative Vaginal Delivery Remains Appropriate
Operative vaginal delivery accounted for 3.3 percent of all deliveries in 2013
ASTRO: Less Treatment Effective in HPV-Related Oropharynx CA
Lower doses of chemotherapy, radiation may also reduce unwanted side effects
FDA Approves Onivyde for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
To be used in combination with fluorouracil/leucovorin for advanced disease
Childhood Antibiotics Rx Tied to Weight Gain Through Adolescence
Study finds link between repeated use in children and slightly higher weights in teen years
