– March 1, 2006
March 1, 2006
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Pharmacology Watch
A Perspective article in the Jan. 17 Annals of Internal Medicine reviews pain management in patients with a history of opioid addiction who are receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT) with maintenance methadone or buprenorphine. -
HER-2 Neu Overexpression in Older Women with Breast Cancer
Her-2 neu may prove a useful biomarker for decisions regarding which elderly patients will benefit from more aggressive management. -
3-Drug Treatment for Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Determining Dose and Schedule
Transitional cell carcinoma remains a fairly prevalent disease and, when locally advanced, or metastatic, effective drug combinations have been useful. -
Therapy for Elderly Multiple Myeloma Patients
This large European randomized trial of elderly MM patients helps delineate the role of initial therapy for elderly patients not considered eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. -
Does Aggressive Surgery Only Benefit Patients with Less Advanced Ovarian Cancer?
The positive relationship between the amount of surgical residual following primary extirpation of advanced ovarian cancer and survival thereafter has been one frequently cited to justify aggressive surgical evaluation. -
The Gaining Prominence of Chemotherapy in the Adjuvant Treatment of Advanced Endometrial Cancer
Advanced stage endometrial cancer represents a significant therapeutic challenge as it encompasses patients with a diverse spectrum of disease and recurrence risk. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement