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By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, RSI has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™. (PRWeb Dec 15, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1QaWdnLVN1bW0tU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=
Scientists discover why a treatment for ovarian cancer only works in half of the patients who have it.
Whither the cause of cancer ? Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 2 hours ago
Cellular Pump Sabotages Cancer Drug Studies That Use 'Glow Chemical' Science Daily (press release) - 2 hours ago
NHS U-turn on prostate cancer treatment Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
UroToday.com - The commentary on this nomogram and why it is unique: 1. It is the only nomogram to predict survival out to 5 years in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer 2. It is the only nomogram validated in the current docetaxel era that accounts for docetaxel treatment 3. Includes relevant patient-centered variables such as pain which are not included in other nomograms 4. [click link for full article]
UroToday.com- Frailty in the geriatric field is defined as >3 of the following; unintentional weight loss >10 pounds in the past year, weakness measured by grip strength, slow walking speed, self-reported exhaustion, and low physical activity. Many of these toxicities occur in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer (CaP). In addition, biomarkers such as c-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-ï¡ are evidence of frailty. [click link for full article]
A new sedative drug has been shown to improve the sleep quality and comfort levels of intensive care patients, compared to the most commonly-used medication, according to research published in the journal JAMA. [click link for full article]
Scientists say they have found two genetic mutations that could triple the risk of developing bowel cancer.