Search results for "Breast Cancer"
Highest-risk childhood cancer survivors don't follow recommended screenings
Highest-risk childhood cancer survivors don't follow recommended screeningsACGME approves final duty hour and supervision standards
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/1.htm
5 Oct 2010
Many general internists uncomfortable caring for childhood cancer survivors, unfamiliar with relevant cancer surveillance guidelines
Internists reported that they were “somewhat uncomfortable” caring for childhood cancer survivors, were unfamiliar with available surveillance guidelines, and preferred to collaborate with cancer treatment centers and clinicians in a recent survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/4.htm
7 Jan 2014
Appropriate uses considered for echocardiography in common clinical scenarios
MRI screening associated with improved survival in women at high risk for breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/23/4.htm
23 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of swelling and severe pain
Imaging groups issue recommendations on screening for breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/3.htm
12 Jan 2010
FDA updates boxed warnings for rosiglitazone, other drugs
The latest drug alerts and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2008
Boxed warning removed from asthma drugs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/boxed-warning-removed-from-asthma-drugs.htm
1 Mar 2018
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2008
Patients may overestimate benefits of screening programs, preventive medicines
Patients overestimated the risk reduction achieved with screening and preventive medications, and clinicians should keep that tendency in mind when discussing such issues with patients, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/5.htm
20 Nov 2012
New tool makes it easy to add crucial family history to EHRs
Electronic medical records are slowly pushing out the family history, eliminating valuable diagnostic information. But a free tool offers an easy way to restore important details to a clinician's files.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/genomics.htm
1 May 2009
Task force issues review, draft recommendations against hormone therapy for primary prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reviewed the latest evidence on using menopausal hormone therapy for primary prevention of chronic disease and has issued draft recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/4.htm
5 Jun 2012