ASCO Guidelines: Biomarker Use in Metastatic Breast CA Treatment
Hormone receptor status of metastases should be used to guide tx if supported by clinical scenario
Targeted Prophylaxis Effective in Post-Prostate Biopsy Sepsis
Targeted prophylaxis similarly effective to empirical prophylaxis after transrectal prostate biopsy
Pioglitazone Not Significantly Associated With Bladder Cancer
But research reveals association with pancreatic, prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Interacts With Comorbidity to Increase VTE Rate
Increased VTE risk among older patients, those with metastases, those who underwent surgery
Article Answers Reader Questions About Coding
Two questions relate to new evaluation/management with modifier 25 and 3D mammography
Patients Not Talking About Using Alternative Therapies for Pain
Although most said they'd let their physician know if asked, survey finds
Many Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Cases Upgraded at Prostatectomy
Upgrading, up staging linked to age >60, PSA >5.0 ng/ml, and >25 percent positive cores
Increasing Aerobic Exercise Rx Benefits Older Women
300 versus 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous workouts each week paid off after a year
CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling
Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
