Search results for "Oncology"
Medical homes for homeless patients during COVID-19
This issue also covers racial disparities and COVID-19, conference coverage on diabetes and LGBTQ care, and myocardial infarction in the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/medical-homes-for-homeless-patients-during-covid-19.htm
1 Sep 2020
ASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/6.htm
8 Feb 2011
To test or not to test for inherited thrombophilias
First consider whether a deep venous thrombosis was provoked or unprovoked, as well as at the type of provoking factors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/to-test-or-not-to-test-for-inherited-thrombophilias.htm
1 Jun 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer
A 70-year-old woman undergoes consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer. She has no other medical conditions. Following a biopsy and lumpectomy, what is the most appropriate adjuvant treatment or management for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/3.htm
25 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and occasional dark urine
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for fatigue and intermittent abdominal discomfort of 2 months' duration and occasional dark urine. Medical and family histories are unremarkable. Her only medication is an oral contraceptive pill. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/25/3.htm
25 Aug 2015
Internist follow-up key for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors may recover from their illness only to face the same diseases as their “well” peers, such as hypertension and diabetes. Experts suggest a shared care model to keep breast cancer survivors healthy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/breast.htm
1 May 2009
Balancing ethics, risks of ‘right to try’
Schilsky, MD, FACP, chief medical officer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which issued a critical position statement on access to experimental drugs in spring 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/balancing-ethics-risks-of-right-to-try.htm
1 Jan 2018
Survey shows potential gaps in oncologists' pain management practices
Oncologists may not always adequately treat pain in cancer patients, according to a recent survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: treating rectal cancer
Updated guidelines issued on management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/3.htm
3 Aug 2010
Guideline issued for survivors of head and neck cancers
The clinical practice guideline addresses 5 key areas: surveillance for recurrence, screening for second primary cancers, assessment and management of physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects, health promotion, and care coordination and practice implications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/1.htm
29 Mar 2016