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Shortened antibiotic treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients just as effective as standard course

Shortened antibiotic treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients just as effective as standard course

by National University of SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess is also better—that is what researchers have found while conducting a tri-nation clinical trial to see if shorter courses

Shortened antibiotic treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients just as effective as standard course

by National University of SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLess is also better—that is what researchers have found while conducting a tri-nation clinical trial to see if shorter courses
Locally advanced cervical cancer: Better odds using personalized brachytherapy

Locally advanced cervical cancer: Better odds using personalized brachytherapy

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageCervical cancer is the cancer with the fourth highest mortality rate among women worldwide. Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is tre

Locally advanced cervical cancer: Better odds using personalized brachytherapy

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageCervical cancer is the cancer with the fourth highest mortality rate among women worldwide. Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is tre
Study investigates the unresolved palliative care needs of elderly, homebound noncancer patients

Study investigates the unresolved palliative care needs of elderly, homebound noncancer patients

by University of TsukubaCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIn Japan, approximately 70% of deaths occur among noncancer patients who often experience more frequent and varied distressing symptom

Study investigates the unresolved palliative care needs of elderly, homebound noncancer patients

by University of TsukubaCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIn Japan, approximately 70% of deaths occur among noncancer patients who often experience more frequent and varied distressing symptom
MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m

MRD Could Play Role in Predicting Post-ASCT Outcomes in Myeloma

September 9, 2021Darlene Dobkowski, MAFor patients with myeloma have undergone an autologous stem cell transplant and are currently on maintenance therapy with lenalidomide, minimal residual disease m
As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

by Dennis ThompsonFolks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.Researchers found that U.S. counties where more residents have medical de

As medical debt rises, so do cancer death rates

by Dennis ThompsonFolks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.Researchers found that U.S. counties where more residents have medical de
Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun

Decrease noted in lung cancer cases over past five years

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterThe number of new cases of lung cancer has decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lun
Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

by Steven ReinbergFollowing a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate adiet&nbs

Switch to plant-based diet could boost prostate cancer survival

by Steven ReinbergFollowing a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate adiet&nbs
Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe

Why new cancer treatment discoveries are proliferating

by Karen L. Brooks,University of PennsylvaniaSunil Singhal, MD, examines lung tissue during a surgical procedure using a glowing tumor agent, while a colleague observes. Credit: University of Pe
Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research

Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research

by Caroline Wallace,Medical University of South CarolinaEpithelium and bone marrow minimally contribute to pancreatic cancer associated fibroblasts. a Schematic of the KPFG mouse model. b–d Co-i

Discovery of cancer-associated fibroblast origin gives new direction for pancreatic cancer research

by Caroline Wallace,Medical University of South CarolinaEpithelium and bone marrow minimally contribute to pancreatic cancer associated fibroblasts. a Schematic of the KPFG mouse model. b–d Co-i
Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece

Lack of self-exams hampers early melanoma identification

(HealthDay)—The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study rece
Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOld medicines, combined in new ways, are showing promise for treating bowel cancer, a group of University of Auckland researchers has found.&quot

Old drugs offer new ways of treating bowel cancer

byUniversity of AucklandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOld medicines, combined in new ways, are showing promise for treating bowel cancer, a group of University of Auckland researchers has found.&quot