– February 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
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Pulmonary Nodule in Patients with Breast Cancer
Of 34 breast cancer patients with pulmonary nodules and no other evidence for metastatic disease, progression occurred in only 3 (of the 26) whose nodules were < 1 cm in diameter, compared with all 8 in whom the nodules were > 1 cm.Dasatinib for CML Blast Phase after Imatinib Failure
Options for CML blast phase after imatinib failure have been very limited.Laporoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
A European multi-institutional trial compared outcome in terms of three-year disease-free and overall survival for patients with colon cancer who had resection either by laparoscopic approach or laparotomy.Monoclonal Gammopathy: Not So Benign
In a large series of MGUS patients followed prospectively, transformation to multiple myeloma or other hematological malignancy, although present, was at a rate considerably lower than expected, based upon reports from retrospective series. Nevertheless, overall survival for MGUS patients was significantly less than that for the general population.Risks of Androgen Suppression Therapy for Prostate Cancer: The Importance of Comorbidities
In a post hoc analysis of patients entered on a prostate cancer clinical trial, among those receiving androgen suppression therapy, those with higher levels of comorbidity were more likely to suffer adverse consequences, and this was particularly evident for those who had lower risk for prostate cancer specific mortality.Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
Pharmacology Watch
Drug combinations for hypertension; tenecteplase for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; CAM most commonly used for back, neck, and arthritis pain; FDA Actions.