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About 20 percent of patients administered fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to reverse warfarin anticoagulation develop pulmonary complications

Dose-Linked Pulmonary Complications After FFP Infusion

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In warfarin reversal, highest risk with more than three units of fresh frozen plasma
A combination of immune-modulatory in situ gene therapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy is highly effective in treating prostate cancer

‘Suicide Gene Therapy’ Plus Radiation Effective in Prostate CA

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Immunomodulatory in situ gene tx/IMRT with or without hormonal tx deemed feasible, safe
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is less likely to benefit black women with breast cancer than those in other racial and ethnic groups

Early Chemo Less Likely to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients

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More research needed to explain why outcomes differ among black, Hispanic, and Asian women
Implementation of a new model of care can improve outcomes of care in medical and surgical units

New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes

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Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
About one-third of gynecologic oncologists experience burnout

Burnout Affects About One in Three Gynecologic Oncologists

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Physicians with burnout more likely to screen positive for depression, alcohol abuse, impaired QOL

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 8-12

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The 38th Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium The annual meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium was held from Dec....
Seven behaviors should be implemented to improve the art of medicine

Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’

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Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Pharmaceutical industry-sponsored studies are more likely to report favorable estimates in cost-effectiveness analysis of drugs used in breast cancer treatment

Industry-Led Oncology Trials May Inflate Cost-Effectiveness

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Breast cancer cost-effectiveness analyses show favorable estimates with industry funding
The prevalence of MITF p.E318K is similar in patients with melanoma

MITF p.E318K Prevalence Similar, Regardless of CDKN2A

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Mutation correlates with increased risk, especially for multiple primary melanoma, high nevi count
For patients with non-small-cell lung cancer

Toxic Skin Effects Common With EGFR-TKI Use in NSCLC

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Afatinib therapy linked to earlier paronychia onset; more dermatological visits for skin toxic effects