Gifts From Pharma Companies Influence Prescribing Behavior
Clinicians who receive gifts write more prescriptions per patient, more costly and branded prescriptions
HER3 Linked to Improved Survival With Panitumumab
Addition of panitumumab to irinotecan tied to improved survival in RAS wt advanced colorectal CA
Mechanism ID’d for Chemo-Related Peripheral Neuropathy
Paclitaxel triggers CIPN in part by altering IP3 receptor phosphorylation, intracellular calcium flux
Alterations in Gut Microbiome Noted Within 72 Hours of Injury
Significant changes in phylogenetic composition and taxon relative abundance in critically injured patients
Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician
But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
Robotic Radical Nephrectomy Becoming More Common
And robotic laparoscopy for rectal cancer resection does not reduce risk for conversion to open surgery
September 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Ramucirumab Shows Promise in Care of Advanced Gastric Cancer
In two separate trials, hazard ratios for overall survival favor treatment with ramucirumab
DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28
Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
Design Thinking Enables Med Students to Solve Challenges
Partnership with design students focuses on innovative solutions to health system issues
