Search results for "Lung cancer"
Cancer screens for cancer patients reveal ‘auto-pilot’ culture
MKSAP Quiz: gradual memory loss
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/2.htm
19 Oct 2010
Hormone therapy associated with increased invasive breast cancer
Hormone therapy associated with increased invasive breast cancerGuidelines updated for patient selection for cardiac computed tomography
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/1.htm
26 Oct 2010
Daily aspirin associated with reduced cancer deaths
Highly sensitive troponin T assay predicts cardiac risk in healthy patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/4.htm
14 Dec 2010
Nonrespiratory causes of death becoming more common in oxygen-dependent COPD
MKSAP Quiz: a 1-week history of paresthesias
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/25/2.htm
25 Jan 2011
Integrate palliative care from early illness onward
The medical community has made progress in palliative care, moving it from the end of the line to a part of a terminal illness' earliest aspect of care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/palliative.htm
1 Jun 2011
Talking points on palliative care address public, patients
Experts decry “death panels” as a step backward for the public perception of palliative care. Clarifying its scope would help the profession move forward, according to speakers at a recent conference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/conference.htm
1 Jun 2011
Screening may not decrease ovarian cancer mortality rates, study finds
Screening for ovarian cancer with CA-125 tests and transvaginal ultrasound may not reduce mortality rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/2.htm
7 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of progressive weakness
A 61-year-old man is evaluated in the office for a 6-month history of progressive weakness of the lower extremities. This week's MKSAP Quiz asks readers to determine the best diagnostic test for this patient.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/3.htm
14 Jun 2011
Screening X-rays don't reduce lung cancer mortality
Annual screening with chest radiographs over a four-year period did not reduce lung cancer mortality compared with usual care, according to researchers analyzing results of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/2.htm
1 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive, worsening fatigue
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-day history of progressive worsening of fatigue, forgetfulness, constipation, excessive thirst and increased urination. He has no pain. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2011