Results of a Gynecologic Oncology Group study suggest that for patients with recurrent cervical cancer, bevacizumab has demonstrated activity and promise as an option for second or third…
The study provides compelling evidence that diets with a high GI or a high GL will increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. References and…
A recent study demonstrates that in patients with very mild or well-controlled asthma, regular treatment with low dose ICS leads to significantly better day-to-day lung function. References and…
The FDA has approved the Phase II trial for the evaluation of the Drug-Eluting Bead delivering irinotecan in patients with hepatic colo-rectal metastases. References and Resources FDA.gov Sponsored…
A blood test for mood disorders that enables better diagnosis and treatment may be feasible by extracting RNA to measure the expression of various genes identified as biomarkers…
Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses the complications associated with bariatric surgery. References and Resources Fernández-Esparrach G, Bordas JM, Pellisé…
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent administration to patients with cancer is associated with increased risks of VTE and mortality. References and Resources Bennett C., Silver S., Djulbegovic B., et al. Venous…
The FDA has notified healthcare professionals of reports of clinically significant liver injury, including markedly elevated serum hepatic enzymes and elevated total bilirubin, occurring as early as six…
John Goodman, president of J O Goodman & Associates, Inc. – Heart And Vascular Business Consultants, discusses the role of politics in healthcare. jogoodmanassociates.comRelated Videos on The Doctor’s…
Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses the questions and concerns patients have before undergoing bariatric surgery. References and Resources Larsen…