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CLL: No symptoms, no treatment still appropriate
Despite exciting new advances in the understanding of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, particularly with respect to prognostic features that predict...
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Positive lumpectomy margin risk rises with breast density
Key clinical point: The risk for positive lumpectomy margins rises as breast density increases. Major finding: .Women with extremely dense breasts...
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Chlorhexidine gel-pad dressing reduces bloodstream infections
Chlorhexidine-containing IV catheter securement dressings significantly reduced the incidence of central venous catheter–related bloodstream...
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Nonviral gene transfer of CARs tested in humans
Photo courtesy of MDACC NEW YORK—Researchers have used a nonviral approach to create chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and tested these...
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Problems in pediatric cancer care in Europe
Photo by Logan Tuttle VIENNA—Despite progress made in recent years, there are “major problems” in pediatric oncology care in Europe, according to...
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Two heads plus four hands equal safe, shorter bilateral mastectomies
Key clinical point:Bilateral mastectomy performed by two surgeons shortens operative time without increasing complications. Major finding: Mean...
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Pregnant cancer patients: Start treatment ASAP
Photo by Nina Matthews VIENNA—Women who are pregnant when diagnosed with cancer should carry their child to term but start cancer treatment...
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Combo demonstrates potential in MM
ROME—Early results of a pilot study indicate that a 3-agent combination regimen can produce responses in patients with relapsed or refractory...
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Evidence links common endocrine-disrupting chemicals to obesity, diabetes, reproductive disorders
So-called endocrine-disrupting chemicals have become so common, according to the Washington-based Endocrine Society, that nearly every human alive...
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VIDEO: Pediatric outcomes reassuring after cancer treatment during pregnancy
The case-control study found no significant differences in mental development among children exposed to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery alone...
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ESC: New support for aspirin’s anticancer effect
Each of three new case-control studies concluded that daily low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular prevention reduced the risk of developing...