– March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
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Illustrative Case Series: Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Revolution in Molecularly Targeted Therapy
A 52-year-old male presented to his primary care physician in February 2006, complaining of decreasing exercise endurance. The patient was a runner, and typically ran 5-8 miles three or four times a week. During the past month, he noted difficulty in completing the longer runs, and initially attributed this to a persistent cold and URI. -
Rapid Review: Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma patients with symptoms caused by the disease (i.e., anemia, lytic bone lesions, hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, extramedullary plasmacytoma) require treatment with chemotherapy. -
Pelvic Fracture as a Consequence of Radiation for Cervical Cancer
Among 300 women treated at MD Anderson with radiation therapy for cervical cancer, pelvic fracture occurred in 29, with 83% diagnosed within two years of completing therapy. Older age and lower BMI were found to be significant risk factors. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch
Two oral medications for relapsing-remitting MS in phase III development; antihypertensives find new uses; Ginkgo biloba does not prevent cognitive decline in elderly; and FDA Actions.