Nurses Don't Take Snow Days
People will discuss the enormous amount of snow that fell on the East Coast during January 2016 for some time to come. It was predicted, and the snowfall lived up to the hype. My daughters have lived with healthcare professionals their entire lives, and they know that healthcare providers do not get a day off just because the weather is bad. There are no snow days. Patients are still sick. Many people do not stop to think about the sacrifices and extra time it takes healthcare providers to get to work during inclement weather. Just prior to the big snow, there had been a smaller one in St.
FDA Approves Eribulin for Advanced or Metastatic Liposarcoma
On January 28, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved eribulin (Halaven® injection, Eisai Co., Ltd.) for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic liposarcoma who have received a prior anthracycline-containing regimen.
New USPSTF Guidelines Call for Depression Screening in All Adults
In the first update since 2009, the U.S. Preventive Task Force released new guidelines for screening and treating depression in adults. The new guidelines are applicable to patients aged 18 years or older and recommend depression screening for the entire general adult population.
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Research Helps Guide Shared Decision Making in Clinical Trials
What Is the Shared Decision-Making Process for Lung Cancer Screening?
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Aspirin Post-Diagnosis for Gastrointestinal Cancer Linked to Improved Survival
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Sometimes Waiting Is the Best Decision
Last fall, I was walking with my dog at our cabin in the Ozarks of Missouri. I had my camera. I came to a clear area, and, on a dead tree, I spotted a large bird and then another. For some reason, Maggie, our energetic Lab mix, was quiet. I watched the birds from a distance and took a series of photos. Then, without warning, all of these birds started to fly away.