February 2017 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for February 2017. This roundup includes...
Indoor Tanning Cost U.S. Health Care $343 Million Annually
Skin cancers from ultraviolet light in devices totaled $343.1 million in 2015 alone, researchers say
Review Supports Link Between Adiposity, Risk of Some Cancers
Excess weight may influence risk of GI cancers by altering insulin levels, promoting inflammation
FDA Approves Xermelo for Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea
Oral tablets to be used in combination with somatostatin analog therapy
Colorectal Cancer Rates, Mortality Down in Americans Aged ≥50
Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend
Both Detection, False-Positives Up With Digital Mammograms
Digital technology leads to increased abnormal interpretation and cancer detection rates
CRC Incidence on the Rise Among Younger Americans
Rates of rectal cancer have been rising longer and faster than colon cancer
Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling
Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Biomarker in Nasal Passages May ID Lung Cancer in Smokers
Simple technique is based on cancer DNA and seems accurate for use after chest CT scan, researchers say
Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers
Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
