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The 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine could be a therapeutic option for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma when surgical management is not an option

HPV Vaccine Eliminates Advanced Skin Cancer in 97-Year-Old

Less than a year following the initial direct-to-tumor vaccine injection, all treated tumors disappeared
Practices and physicians should prepare for emergency situations

Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies

Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Alcohol consumption per capita is positively associated with overall cancer mortality among older men and women over a 20-year period

Alcohol, Tobacco Consumption Tied to Cancer Mortality

Over 20 years, a 1-L reduction in alcohol intake was linked to 3.9 percent drop in overall cancer mortality
Evidence is lacking about the need for and outcomes of long-term opioid therapy in cancer survivors

Guidelines Conflict for Long-Term Opioid Tx in Cancer Survivors

Inconsistencies exist between CDC and NCCN opioid guideline recommendations
Embezzlement occurs frequently in medical practices and steps should be taken to prevent it

Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices

Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Users of synthetic marijuana products and health care providers should be aware of the risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic cannabinoid products with brodifacoum

FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis

Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Medical institutions and organizations need to ensure there are proactive interventions to transform the workplace in order to address sexual harassment and discrimination

Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment

Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation may not prevent the risk of cancer among adults aged 50 to 84 years

Monthly Vitamin D Supplement May Not Cut Cancer Risk

High-dose monthly supplementation doesn't reduce risk of cancer among middle-aged and older adults
Walmart's Generic Drug Discount Program

Walmart Generic Drug Discounts Often Offer More Patient Savings

Walmart drug program offers savings over Medicare program for generic cardiovascular medications
Tibsovo (ivosidenib) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia among people with a defective IDH1 gene.

FDA Approves Tibsovo for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Approved for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia who have IDH1 mutation