– December 1, 2007
December 1, 2007
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Androgen Depletion and Increased Cardiac Risk in Prostate Cancer Patients
In a retrospective review of a primarily community-based registry of prostate cancer patients, a heightened risk of cardiovascular mortality was found for patients with localized disease treated with either adjuvant or neoadjuvant androgen deprivation. -
Cord Blood Transplantation Using Nonmyeloablative Regimens
Advances such as nonmyeloablative conditioning have contributed to increased utilization of allogeneic transplant in older and less fit individuals. -
Diagnosing Early Pancreatic Cancer
Although pancreatic cancer growth is considered rapid, early recognition of resectable disease remains the best chance for long-term survival. -
Night Shift Work and Endometrial Cancer
Night shift work has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer, presumably on the basis of diminished melatonin and its effects on hormonal and metabolic factors. -
Pharmacology Watch
Updated Immunization Guidelines from the CDC; Do antivirals have a role in the treatment of Bell's palsy? Topiramate is a promising treatment for alcohol dependence; and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement