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POSTED: July 19, 2010
To detect declining kidney performance in patients with with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy, a morning urine test to determine the albumin:creatinine ratio is superior to other urine collection and test protocols, according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
In Vitro Fertilization Linked to Children's Cancer Risk
POSTED: July 19, 2010
Children conceived by in vitro fertilization may have a moderately increased risk of cancer, according to research published online July 19 in Pediatrics.
Six-Gene Signature May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis
POSTED: July 19, 2010
A six-gene signature associated with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma can independently predict survival, according to a study published online July 13 in PLoS Medicine.
Immunosuppressant Doesn't Improve IgAN Steroid Therapy
POSTED: July 19, 2010
For patients with IgA nephropathy, steroid treatment can prevent or delay loss of kidney function, but the therapy is not improved with the addition of the immunosuppressant drug azathioprine, according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, eGFR Aid in Risk Stratification
POSTED: July 16, 2010
In patients with and without diabetes, myocardial perfusion imaging and estimated glomerular filtration rate are valuable for risk stratification, and underlying chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients is linked to an increased risk of cardiac death, according to research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Long-Acting Methylphenidate Falls Short for Cancer Fatigue
POSTED: July 16, 2010
Long-acting methylphenidate does not appear to reduce cancer-related fatigue in general, though it may be helpful in patients with more advanced disease or more severe fatigue, according to research published online July 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Nomogram Helps Predict Best Treatment for DCIS
POSTED: July 13, 2010
A nomogram using clinical and pathological tumor characteristics can predict the risk for local recurrence of ductal carcinoma in situ, and can assist in making individualized treatment decisions, according to research published online July 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Excess Mortality Persists in Childhood Cancer Survivors
POSTED: July 13, 2010
Long-term childhood cancer survivors face an increased mortality risk even 45 years after diagnosis, with the bulk of the excess mortality being from second primary cancers and circulatory diseases, according to research published in the July 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Telecare Management Lowers Pain, Depression in Cancer
POSTED: July 13, 2010
A centralized telephone-based care management approach combined with automated symptom monitoring can improve pain and depression in patients with cancer, according to a study published in the July 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
ASCO Guidelines Recommend Aromatase Inhibitor Use
POSTED: July 13, 2010
An aromatase inhibitor should be included in adjuvant endocrine therapy for postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, according to updated American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines published online July 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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