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Prostate cancer recurrence rates low with SBRT
BOSTON – For men with newly diagnosed low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in the right hands can be...
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World Conference on Lung Cancer 2016
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Less cognitive decline with stereotactic radiosurgery after brain metastases resection
Key clinical point: Stereotactic radiosurgery following brain metastases resection was associated with similar survival but less toxicity than was...
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Planning, education smooth transition to longer-acting clotting factors
Key clinical point: Transitioning patients to extended half-life clotting factor concentrates requires tailoring treatment to individual patients...
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Early intensive prophylaxis provides better QoL in hemophilia
Key clinical point: Early initiation of intensive bleeding prophylaxis was associated with significantly better health-related quality of life (...
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VIDEO: When is it time to jump into MACRA with both feet?
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Less pain, quicker discharge with post-TORS dexamethasone
Key clinical point: A longer course of dexamethasone is a bit better than the usual single intraoperative dose for controlling pain and dysphagia...
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Decision rule identifies unprovoked VTE patients who can halt anticoagulation
ROME – Half of women who have a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism can safely be spared lifelong anticoagulation through application of the...
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VIDEO: Medical apps will disrupt health care in a good way
BOSTON – The founder and chairman of SLS discussed the growing importance of mobile technology for physicians, and why getting on board now is...
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Low caregiver self-care linked with depression, anxiety
Key clinical point: There is increased anxiety and depression among family caregivers who do not take care of themselves. Major finding: Worse...
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Effects of caring for advanced cancer patients
SAN FRANCISCO—Family caregivers of patients with high-mortality cancers may often experience high levels of depression and anxiety, results of a...