Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Adjunctive STAN during fetal monitoring offers no benefit
Key clinical point: ST segment analysis as an adjunct to fetal heart rate monitoring does not improve outcomes. Major finding: The primary...
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IV fluid use in heart failure patients raises concerns
Key clinical point: Patients hospitalized for heart failure may receive IV fluids inappropriately. Major finding: Eleven percent of heart failure...
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Survey: Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis undertreated
Key clinical point: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatment algorithms are underused, and patients are often undertreated. Major finding:...
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Survey: Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis Undertreated
Key clinical point: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatment algorithms are underused, and patients are often undertreated. Major finding:...
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Meta-analysis: Oseltamivir shortens time to flu relief
Key clinical point: Oseltamivir shortens the time to flu symptom alleviation, but nausea and vomiting are risks. Major finding: The time to...
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rPFS may predict treatment response in mCRPC trials
Key clinical point: Radiographic progression-free survival could serve as a valuable interim measure of treatment success in mCRPC trials. Major...
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Everolimus/letrozole combo provides clinical benefit in recurrent endometrial cancer
Key clinical point: Further development of an everolimus/letrozole combination is underway, given promising phase II trial results. Major finding...
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Corticosteroid spray quickly, safely relieves psoriasis scaling
Key clinical point: Psoriasis patients with scaling are likely to respond to corticosteroid spray treatment. Major finding: At 4 weeks, scaling...
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Wrinkle filler also works for acne scars
Key clinical point: PMMA-collagen is safe, effective, and practical for treating atrophic acne scars. Major finding: Nearly 70% of treated...
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Vitiligo indicates effective melanoma treatment, predicts survival benefit
Key clinical point: Vitiligo appears to serve as a clinical marker for effective antimelanoma immunity and improved clinical outcome. Major...