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The learning curve for transoral robotic surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx is surgeon-specific

Surgeon-Specific Learning Curve for Transoral Robotic Surgery

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Findings for oncologic surgeons performing TORS for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
A patient-reported symptom score can help predict clinical outcomes in patients with light-chain amyloidosis

Patient-Reported Symptom Score Predicts Outcome in Amyloidosis

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Patient-reported fatigue is independent prognostic factor for survival in light-chain amyloidosis
Patients undergoing laparoscopic rectal resection have increased risk for noncomplete mesorectal excision versus those undergoing open rectal resection

Review: Noncomplete Mesorectal Excision Up With Laparoscopy

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Increased risk seen for patients undergoing laparoscopic versus open rectal resection
Many high-risk women don't get genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2

Not Enough High-Risk Women Being Screened for BRCA1/2

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Only half get BRCA screen, and more than half of those who don't say doctors never recommended it
A guideline

Guideline Issued on Molecular Biomarkers for CRC Tissues

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21 guideline statements developed, including 8 recommendations, 10 consensus opinions
Electronic cigarette liquids can contain high levels of toxic and potentially carcinogenic metals

E-Cigarette Liquids Found to Contain Toxic Metals

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Their presence in five brands studied is troubling, researchers say
Losing weight is associated with a significantly lower risk of endometrial cancer

Risk of Endometrial Cancer Down With Intentional Weight Loss

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Benefit greatest in women who are obese and achieve a normal weight, researchers say
Obese patients are less likely to spend their last days in hospice care and less likely to die at home

Many Obese Patients Not Getting Optimal Hospice Care

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And those who do get end-of-life services have fewer days than normal-weight patients
Outreach strategies increase the percentage of patients with cirrhosis who undergo hepatocellular carcinoma screening

Outreach Strategies Increase HCC Screening in Cirrhosis

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No difference in proportion undergoing screening with mailed invitation with or without navigation
A new adult vaccine schedule from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has been published online Feb. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

CDC Issues Updated Immunization Schedule

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CDC panel revises immunization advisory for vaccines in adults