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August 1, 2006
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CA-125 Level Predicts Outcome of Maintenance Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer in Remission
There has been a suggestion that the level of CA-125 for ovarian cancer patients who are in complete remission predicts the risk of relapse. -
Hemophilia Carriers and Bleeding Risk in Anemic Older Adults
Female hemophilia carriers have not usually been considered at increased risk of bleeding unless factor levels are below 40%. -
Obesity and Endometrial Cancer: Another Piece in the Puzzle
Adiponectin level was found to be independently and inversely associated with endometrial cancer. -
Radiation Alone: Is This Sufficient Treatment for Younger Men with Early Stage Prostate Cancer?
In a nicely executed matched pair analysis of clinical outcomes after external beam radiation as primary treatment for prostate cancer, younger patients, defined as those 55 years or younger had equivalent outcomes ... -
Risks of Catheter-Related Thrombosis in Cancer Patients
Oncologists are becoming increasingly comfortable with use of central venous catheters (CVC) particularly for those patients receiving infusional chemotherapy, or who have poor venous access. -
Pharmacology Watch
Do long-acting beta agonist inhalers increase the severity of asthma? Yes, according to the results from a large meta-analysis recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement