– September 1, 2007
September 1, 2007
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Anemia and Limited-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
By analysis of two National Cancer Institute of Canada clinical trials for limited-stage small cell lung cancer, it was found that anemia was present in approximately one-third prior to treatment ... -
Establishing 'Standard Treatment' for CLL
Fludarabine combined with cyclophosphamide was compared to fludarabine alone or chlorambucil as initial treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in a randomized multi-site trial. -
Coffee Consumption, Hepatitis C and Liver Cancer Risk
In a nested cohort analysis of a large Japanese sample, coffee drinking was associated with a decreased risk of death from hepatocellular carcinoma in all subjects, and specifically, those infected with hepatitis C virus. -
Endogenous Hormones and Breast Cancer
Circulating levels of sex steroids (estradiol, testosterone) and breast density (as determined by mammography) are known risk factors for the development of breast cancer. -
Pharmacology Watch
Patients with peripheral artery disease are at high risk for cardiovascular complications. Antiplatelet drugs are routinely prescribed for these patients, but is adding an oral anticoagulant of value? -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement