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Early unexpected recurrences after laparoscopic radical cystectomy occur in 8.7 percent of patients with favorable pathological characteristics

Study Looks at Recurrence After Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy

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During first 24 months, 8.7 percent of patients with favorable pathological characteristics had progressed
For patients with heart failure due to light-chain amyloidosis

Three-Drug Tx Ups Survival in Light-Chain Amyloidosis

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Bortezomib, dexamethasone, alkylating agent treatment ups survival for patients with heart failure
Almost half of older Medicare beneficiaries have high persistent spending throughout the full year before death

Persistent High Spending Common in Year Before Death

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Overall, 48.7 percent of older Medicare beneficiaries who died in 2012 had persistent high spending
During a presentation at the 2016 American Medical Association Annual Meeting

Tips Provided for Leveraging Social Media

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Kevin Pho of KevinMD shares insights into social media use in health care
Many patients with advanced stage non-small-cell lung cancer might live longer if treated surgically

Surgery Tied to Longer Survival for Lung Cancer Patients

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Too few may be getting procedure, research suggests
Lack of exercise is associated with an increased risk of epithelial ovarian cancer and mortality

Exercise May Be Protective Against Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

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Chronic inactivity linked to greater risk for the disease
The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout

Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout

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Reset room is one of three steps Hennepin County Medical Center has introduced to address burnout
A prostate-specific antigen cut point of ≥0.4 ng/mL predicts future disease progression

PSA Cut Point of ≥0.4 ng/mL Predicts Progression

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Shows the strongest correlation between biochemical recurrence and subsequent systemic progression
Life expectancy does not appear to influence patterns of treatment for keratinocyte carcinoma

Life Expectancy Doesn’t Influence Care of Keratinocyte Carcinoma

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No differences in rates of MMS, excision, ED&C for those with limited versus normal life expectancy
An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery

Enhanced Recovery Pathway Helpful in Gyn-Onc Surgery

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Beneficial for patients undergoing gynecologic oncology minimally invasive surgery