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Fewer Surgeries for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Chemotherapy is best treatment, especially for those whose cancer has spread, researcher says
Impact of Medical Scribes on EHR Advancement Discussed
Use of medical scribes should not be replacement for improvement of EHRs
Working Long Hours? Beware Risky Alcohol Consumption
Researchers find link between long hours on the job and excess alcohol consumption
Moderately Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in T2DM
Increased risk for diabetes patients with obesity duration of four years or longer
Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century
Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival
Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels
ASCO: Option to Skip Surgery Viable for Some With Rectal CA
Just chemo/radiation was as effective in half of those with earliest stage of disease
Rotavirus Vaccine Effective in Reduction of Morbidity
Widespread vaccination against rotavirus cuts children's rates of infection
Many Patients With HCV ‘Lost’ in U.S. Health Care System
Patients lost at each stage, from screening to disease confirmation to care and treatment
