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Breast Cancer Curriculum: Looking Ahead to Year 2, 2008-2009
Dr. George Sledge reviews the first year of activities on the Breast Cancer Curriculum and talks about what's in store for Year 2.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Unknown Primary Carcinomas
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman describes research that seeks to replace "one-treatment-fits-all" regimens for carcinoma of unknown primary with more tailored approaches based on molecular profiling.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Response to AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Draft Report on "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Harvard Professor Tom Stossel describes the scholarly ethical basis for industry support for medical research and education.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Let's Get Real About Conflicts of Interest in Medicine
John F. Kamp, PhD, JD, Executive Director, Coalition for Healthcare Communication, New York, discusses complexities in conflicts of interest.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Is Obesity A Barrier to Cancer Screening for Women?
In his latest videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman describes recently published results of a meta-analysis suggesting that larger body size may prevent women from seeking important cancer screening tests.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Fostering Multidisciplinary Cancer Care in a Community Setting
Dr. Ralph Boccia, a community oncologist, speaks with Dr. Michael Choti, a renowned liver surgeon, about the realities and challenges of delivering multidisciplinary cancer care in the community.
NCCN Clinical Practice Oncology Forum, May 2008
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Daily Tadalafil Prevents Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men
Can once-daily use of tadalafil in smaller doses, 2.5 or 5 mg, also benefit erectile dysfunction?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Overcoming Barriers to Reporting Adverse Drug Events
These strategies make it easier to report adverse drug events, which is an important responsibility for clinicians.
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2008
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Examining the Issues in Barrett's Esophagus: An Expert Interview With Prateek Sharma, MD
Prateek Sharma, MD, comments on the latest data about this clinically important lesion, with a view toward implications for screening and surveillance, as framed by data from DDW 2008.
Medscape Gastroenterology, May 2008
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Oral VEGF Therapies in Lung Cancer
This expert column explores the latest data on the use of oral VEGF therapies in lung cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
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Abdominal Obesity Is the Most Hazardous
Dr. George Lundberg emphasizes that abdominal obesity is hazardous to health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Predicting recurrence in patients with high-risk early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer
In this VideoBlog, Dr. Maurie Markman notes that the findings of this study may be particularly useful in discussions with patients about the advisability of further treatment.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
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Improving Access to Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: An Expert Interview With Clinicians in a Community Practice
Community practitioners discuss the economics and logistics of running breast cancer clinical trials, demonstrating that with creativity and dedicated personnel, it can be done.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
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Primary Treatment of Breast Cancer in a Patient With Breast Implants
How does one approach an early-stage breast cancer tumor in a patient with breast augmentation implants? Dr. Thomas Buchholz discusses the options.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
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Can Opiates Be Administered by Nebulizer?
Some clinicians are using nebulized morphine to treat pain and breathlessness in patients with COPD and CHF, but is there evidence to back that up?
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2008
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How Should the APN Code for a Counseling Visit?
As oncology nurse practitioners in a private practice, we have been asked to provide educational visits formerly done by the RNs. How should we code these counseling visits?
Medscape Nurses, May 2008
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Does Help Smokers to Quit
Dr. George Lundberg discusses the benefits of nicotine replacement therapy.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Occult Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer: Is There an Effect on Survival After Curative Surgery?
Commentary on a study on occult tumor cells and colorectal cancer, published February 2008 in the Archives of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, May 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Retirement May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Retirement may be hazardous to your health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
