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Bisphosphonates and Long-term Survival in Breast Cancer
The role of bisphosphonates in the treatment and prevention of bone metastases remains incompletely characterized. In the current report, Diel et al detail long-term survival data on patients with known microscopic bone disease more than eight years after adjuvant treatment with clodronate. -
Prevalent vs Incident PSA Screen-detected Prostate Cancer
Among patients who undergo screening and are diagnosed with prostate cancer, there is a dichotomy between those who are diagnosed after their initial screening (prevalent cases) and those who have cancer detected after subsequent screenings (incident cases). -
Thalidomide-rituximab for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Thalidomide-rituximab was administered to 25 symptomatic patients (20 previously untreated) with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia. The overall response rate was 72%, and the median time-to-progression for responders was 38 months. -
Thrombophilia and Recurrent DVT
The risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) during extended anticoagulant therapy for thrombophilia remains poorly defined. Investigators analyzed 661 patients with idiopathic VTE who had been randomized to extended prophylaxis after three months of initial anticoagulation using either low intensity (INR 1.5-1.9) or standard intensity (INR 2.0-3.0) anticoagulation. -
Pharmacology Watch
The JUPITER trial causes a stir; ACP practice guideline for antidepressant use; testosterone for low libido; continued shortage of Hib vaccine; FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Survival after Laparoscopy in Women with Endometrial Cancer
Eltabbakh retrospectively reviewed women presenting with clinical stage I endometrial cancer (according to the 1988 FIGO staging) at the University of Vermont. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Recurrent Micropapillary Serous Ovarian Carcinoma: The Role of Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery