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Top US Oncology Regulator Seeks Changes in Drug Studies
FDA and European officials seek to build on recent successes treating blood cancers in order to expand treatment options for other cancers.
Original Research
The Impact of a Paracentesis Clinic on Internal Medicine Resident Procedural Competency
A single Veterans Affairs medical center created a paracentesis clinic staffed by internal medicine residents to determine if it would improve...
Original Research
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Use vs Cefepime May Be Associated With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
The Antimicrobial Stewardship Team at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center compared the use of piperacillin/tazobactam with...
Commentary
Implementing Trustworthy AI in VA High Reliability Health Care Organizations
The VA established the National Artificial Intelligence Institute, which has proposed a framework to evaluate federal health care technology...
Commentary
Medical Aid in Dying Should Be Legal, Says Ethicist
Less than a quarter of states allow medical assistance in dying, though legislation is being discussed.
Latest News
The Emerging Physician-Scientist Crisis in America
Compared to 30 years ago when 4.7% of American doctors worked as physician-scientists, only 1.5% currently work in this capacity now.
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Europe Is Facing a Pancreatic Cancer Emergency
In Europe, pancreatic cancer ranks fourth in cancer deaths, and is expected to become more prevalent.
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Cancer Identified as a New Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Patient history of cancer may be an independent predictor of major cardiovascular events for those receiving coronary angioplasty.
Commentary
Even Intentional Weight Loss Linked With Cancer
Significant weight loss, even intentionally, can be indicative of cancer.
News
Prostate Risks Similar for Testosterone Therapy and Placebo
Uncertainty and concern exist about a link between prostate cancer risk and testosterone levels.