Early Chemo Less Likely to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients
More research needed to explain why outcomes differ among black, Hispanic, and Asian women
Interaction Described Between Acenocoumarol, Levofloxacin
Probable interaction described in five patients, all of whom had atrial fibrillation
New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes
Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Abuse of Prescription Drugs Ups Sexual Risks for Teens
Those taking these drugs with no prescription more likely to have multiple partners, forgo condom use
FDA Approves Alecensa for ALK-Positive NSCLC
Drug is designed to block the effects of the ALK protein
Herpes Zoster Risk in RA Up With Older Age, Prednisone Dose
HZ risk comparable after initiation of TNFi, non-TNFi, and conventional synthetic DMARDs
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Industry-Led Oncology Trials May Inflate Cost-Effectiveness
Breast cancer cost-effectiveness analyses show favorable estimates with industry funding
Toxic Skin Effects Common With EGFR-TKI Use in NSCLC
Afatinib therapy linked to earlier paronychia onset; more dermatological visits for skin toxic effects
SABCS: Tamoxifen, Anastrozole Both Prevent Recurrence in DCIS
However, side effects differ for the two medications
