Improved survival in AML with higher anthracycline doses

Author: Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.
Submitted: September 29, 2009. Updated: September 29, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Hematology | Bone Marrow Transplantation | Oncology | Pharmacy

Younger patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that receive higher doses of anthracyclines during induction chemotherapy are reported to have better complete remission rates in most studies. As of yet, studies have failed to show an improved surivival… Read more... (Comments: 0)

Aspirin Use as Treatment in Colorectal Cancer: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

Author: Jeffrey A. Gordon, M.D.
Submitted: September 12, 2009. Updated: September 30, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Gastroenterology | Oncology | Pharmacy

Aspirin use can decrease the risk of colorectal adenomas.  Full-dose, but not low-dose, aspirin may decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer.  Whether or not aspirin use can favorably augment survival in patients diagnosed with colorectal… Read more... (Comments: 5)

The Role of Chemotherapy in Advanced Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer

Author: Tamer M. Fouad, M.D.
Submitted: September 03, 2009. Updated: September 26, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Gynecology | Oncology

Estrogen receptor positive (ER-positive) breast tumors account for approximately three-quarters of all new cases. Patients with advanced tumors are treated based on the presence of risk factors such as the presence of visceral metastasis, short disease… Read more... (Comments: 3)

Have Resident Work Hour Restrictions Compromised Training - a Pediatrician’s Perspective

Author: Merlin C. Lowe, MD, FAAP
Submitted: August 26, 2009. Updated: September 21, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Internal Medicine | Medical Students | Pediatrics

With many recent changes in residency requirements, one must wonder how effective our residency training system is. Are residents still learning the required information to perform well? Is the new system just as good as the old but in a "kinder" way?… Read more... (Comments: 2)

Special tests in the clinical examination of patellafemoral syndrome

Author: Tom Plamondon PA-C
Submitted: August 12, 2009. Updated: September 21, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Orthopedics | Physiotherapy | Rheumatology | Sports Medicine

Patellafemoral Sydrome usually involves abnormal alignment of the knee or patella and excessive pull or imbalance of certain muscles around the knee. Therefore, it is important to evaluate certain biomechanical elements of the lower extremity. In addition… Read more... (Comments: 3)

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia - more common than believed

Author: Parks P, RN
Submitted: July 10, 2009. Updated: September 21, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Family Medicine | Hematology | Nursing

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a severe immune reaction to heparin. Heparin is the most common prescribed anticoagulant in the United States. HIT is a potentially fatal condition it can lead to amputation and loss of limbs; it is more common… Read more... (Comments: 1)

No health insurance? Where to go during the financial crisis

Author: Theresa Jones, RN
Submitted: March 02, 2009. Updated: October 19, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Family Medicine | Nursing

As our healthcare crisis continues to rise there is an increase in the population who are finding difficulty in accessing healthcare.

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Antidepressants do they work? A Review of the Review

Author: Dr. K. Eisele
Submitted: July 27, 2008. Updated: September 21, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Pharmacy | Psychiatry

This article is in response to an announcement by researchers quoted in many UK publications this week, stating that the class of anti-depressants known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)… Read more... (Comments: 0)

Pregnancy Planning in the Weight Loss Surgery Patient

Author: Debbie Miller, RN
Submitted: November 20, 2007. Updated: September 21, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Gynecology | Internal Medicine | Nutrition | Nursing | Surgery

It has been documented that obesity in an expectant mother negatively affects her pregnancy. This can begin even before conception since infertility is a frequent problem associated with excess weight. In addition, pregnancy in an obese woman tends to… Read more... (Comments: 0)

Chest Pain in Young Females

Author: Dr. Apurva Madia
Submitted: May 26, 2006. Updated: September 21, 2009.
Category: Science Blogs | Cardiology

Chest pain is one of the common complaints heard in medical OPDs as well as at the GP's clinic. Chest pain causes a lot of anxiety in the patient as it is many a time related to "heart attack" or angina and people are quite aware of the serious consequences… Read more... (Comments: 0)