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Birth Control Pills and Ovarian Cancer Prevention
A prior use of oral contraceptives has been known to have an inhibitory effect on ovarian cancer development. -
Immune Thrombocytopenia and CLL
Immune thrombocytopenia is a problematic but poorly characterized complication of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The authors propose a definition for immune thrombocytopenia in CLL that included a 50% drop in platelet count and adequate marrow megakaryocytes in the absence of chemotherapy or other causes. -
Prophylactic Cranial Radiation Revisited: Significant Change in Cognitive Function Not Found
Prophylactic cranial radiation (PCI) has been shown to reduce the incidence of CNS metastases and prolong survival for patients presenting with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC). However, concern that such treatment results in cognitive decline has tempered enthusiasm, but this claim has not been satisfactorily addressed. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Beta-2 Microglobulin in AML
In a large series of acute myelogenous leukemia patients, elevated serum beta-2 microglobulin was found to be an independent negative prognostic factor with regard to overall survival, but was significant only for those over the age of 60 years. -
Full March 1, 2008 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs with Comments from Russell H. Greenfield, MD
Greenfield RH. The Needle Points Down: Acupuncture and BP. 2008;11:32-34. Greenfield RH. Mangia! Mediterranean Diet and Mortality. 2008;11:34-35. Greenfield RH. Walk the Walk: Pedometers and Health. 2008;11:35-36. -
Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Body Fat Reduction
O’Mathuna DP. Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Body Fat Reduction. 2008;11:28-31. -
Supplement: Patient Handout: Trans Fats
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Diet and Breast Cancer Recurrence
McKay DL. Diet and Breast Cancer Recurrence. 2008;11:25-28.