Oncology
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns against misuse of opioid-prescribing guideline
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising against misapplication of the agency’s guideline on opioid prescribing....
Daily News Podcast
Conservatism spreads in prostate cancer
And the tally of U.S. measles cases in 2019 exceeds 100.
From the Journals
Rural pediatric patients face unique cancer care challenges
Extended travel time and inadequate local emergency care weigh heavily on families of pediatric cancer patients, a small study has found.
Daily News Podcast
How to best advocate for HPV vaccination
Confidential discussions without parents in the room should be happening by age 13.
Daily News Podcast
Breast cancer study: No link between soy, all-cause mortality
Drug price inflation is being fueled by both new and existing drugs.
Daily News Podcast
Daily News Special: SABCS
The latest clinical medicine news from the 2018 annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
News
Early intervention initiative cut oncology patient hospitalizations
An after-hours phone triage system, proactive chemotherapy follow-up calls, and a Saturday-Sunday urgent care clinic resulted in early...
Conference Coverage
Five “can’t miss” oncologic emergencies
All patients with suspected leukemias should be admitted.
Conference Coverage
Emergent colon cancer resection does not negatively affect patient outcomes
CORONADO, CALIF. – With the exception of patients that present with perforation, emergent resection of colon cancers does not appear to adversely...
Conference Coverage
Optimal MPE management requires early pulmonology referral
LOS ANGELES – About half of patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusions at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal had unnecessary...
News
FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...