Radiation Tx Impact Varies With Comorbidity in Prostate Cancer
Reduction in overall, cardiac mortality for RT alone in men with severe or moderate comorbidity
Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio Prognostic in Melanoma
NLR before initiating ipilimumab is independent prognostic indicator of poor survival
Docs in Productivity Models Likely to Encounter Compensation Caps
Physicians, especially those working in a productivity model, must understand compensation caps
Regorafenib Deemed Not Cost-Effective for Metastatic CRC
Findings based on its use as third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
Financial Toxicity Rife Among Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Insured patients frequently report using savings or borrowing money to pay for treatment
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Tai Chi Aids Physical Performance in Chronic Conditions
Improvement or tendency toward improvement in heart failure, osteoarthritis, cancer, COPD
Novel Prediagnostic Biomarker ID’d for Non-Small-Cell Lung CA
Diacetylspermine identified as serum biomarker; has additive performance with pro-surfactant protein B
