– July 1, 2007
July 1, 2007
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An Analysis of HPV Vaccine Efficacy in Preventing Cervical Cancer
In an analysis of four clinical trials designed to assess the efficacy of two different human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines, the appearance of pre-neoplastic lesions and neoplastic cervical adenocarcinoma was dramatically reduced in vaccinated subjects. -
Hepatic Intra-Arterial Paclitaxel for Breast Cancer Metastases
In a pilot study, ten women with liver predominant metastatic breast cancer were treated with intra-hepatic arterial infusion of paclitaxel (200 mg/m2 over 24 hours, monthly). -
Chronic Illness and the Success of Adjuvant Colon Cancer Chemotherapy: Some Good News
The effectiveness of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with stage III colon cancer is well established but it is less frequently prescribed in older patients. -
Racial Impact of Anemia And Mortality in The Elderly
Anemia is a common problem associated with increased mortality among older adults. The higher prevalence of anemia in black older adults compared to white older adults has raised concern whether different hemoglobin (Hb) thresholds should differ by race. -
Hepatitis C Virus And Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: VA Study Confirms Association
In a retrospective case-control analysis conducted within the U.S. Veterans Affairs hospitals, the incidence of cryoglobulinemia, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were each found to be significantly increased in patients with hepatitis-C viral infection. -
Pharmacology Watch
GlaxoSmithKline's rosiglitazone (Avandia) will receive a black box warning by the FDA because of concerns over heart failure associated with use of the drug. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement