ASCO: Alvimopan Helpful for Men Undergoing Testicular CA Surgery
Reduction in mean hospital length of stay and enhanced gastrointestinal recovery with alvimopan
Review: Cannabidiol May Be Beneficial for Oral Mucositis
Data on use of cannabidiol in dentistry are scarce, but it appears to be safe, effective
Health Care Spending Expected to Grow 5.6% Annually to 2025
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.9 percent of gross domestic product by 2025
Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA
Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
Health Care Use Up for Relapse-Free Hodgkin’s Survivors
Rate of outpatient visits, inpatient bed-days up, especially for those requiring multiple chemo courses
Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
Cholesterol Lowering Rx Cuts Recurrence in Breast Cancer
Initiation of CLM during endocrine tx tied to improved disease-free survival, recurrence-free intervals
Interventions Up Discussion of Advanced Care Planning
Series of quality improvement interventions increases capture of advanced care directives in EMR
No Chemopreventive Effect Seen for H2RAs in Barrett’s Esophagus
PPI use, but not H2 receptor antagonists, linked to reduced risk of progression in Barrett's esophagus
Scalp Cooling Device May Help Reduce Chemo-Induced Alopecia
Findings in women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer
