FDA Approves Magnetic System for Guiding Lymph Node Biopsies
Sentimag System uses magnetic detection to identify sentinel lymph nodes for surgical removal
FDA Grants First Approval for CA Drug Under New Pilot Programs
Ribociclib approved in combo with AI as endocrine tx for HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast CA
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
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
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
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
Guidelines Conflict for Long-Term Opioid Tx in Cancer Survivors
Inconsistencies exist between CDC and NCCN opioid guideline recommendations
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis
Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
