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Research in Review

Kidney Cancer Pulmonary Metastases May Hide Primary Lung Cancer Diagnosis

03/27/2017

JCP Editors

Primary non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may be underdiagnosed in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, according to new research. ----- Related Content Leptomeningeal Metastases More Common in EGFR+...

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03/27/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Hormonal Maintenance Therapy Improves PFS for Patients With Ovarian Cancer

03/21/2017

JCP Editors

Women with stage II-IV low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary or peritoneum who received hormonal maintenance therapy after primary treatment had longer progression-free survival (PFS) compared with women who...

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03/21/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Link Shown Between Unsolicited Patient Complaints, Increased Postsurgical Complications

03/15/2017

JCP Editors

Patients receiving surgery from a surgeon with a high number of unsolicited patient observations may be at greater risk for postoperative complications, according to research published in JAMA Surgery (published...

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03/15/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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TKI Discontinuation Improves Remission Rates for Patients With CML

03/03/2017

JCP Editors

Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who discontinued treatment with second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) benefited from significant treatment-free remission rates, according to research...

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03/03/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Imatinib Treatment for GISTs Leads to Long-Term Survival in Certain Patients

02/22/2017

JCP Editors

Imatinib mesylate front-line treatment of advanced or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) leads to significant long-term survival in patients with a specific genetic mutation, according to study...

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02/22/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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ARIA Utilizes Electronic Platforms to Disseminate Rhinitis, Asthma Information

02/13/2017

JCP Editors

The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) initiative has begun utilizing electronic and mobile technology to make care pathways for asthma and rhinitis easily available to patients and providers. The...

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02/13/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Two-Drug Regimen Without Chemotherapy May Treat Type of Lymphoma

01/06/2017

JCP Editors

Patients with mantle cell lymphoma may be able to forego chemotherapy in favor of induction treatment with a two-drug regimen, according to new research presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual...

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01/06/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Decreased PSA Screening Leads to Higher Rates of Metastatic Prostate Cancer in Older Men

01/03/2017

JCP Editors

Increase in metastatic prostate cancer in older men has a definitive correlation with changes in prostate cancer screening guidelines recommending against prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, according to...

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01/03/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Reduced Radiation Improves Cure Rates for Oropharyngeal Cancers

12/30/2016

JCP Editors

Patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas may have higher chances of being cured if treated with reduced doses of radiation, according to a new study published in the...

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12/30/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Depression May Cause Decreased Response to Chemotherapy

12/21/2016

JCP Editors

Patients with cancer who are suffering from depression may be less responsive to cancer drugs and less tolerant of their side-effects, a new study shows. ----- Related Content Psychedelic drug psilocybin relieves...

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12/21/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways