AYA-Specific Programs Bridge Gap Between Pediatric and Adult Oncologic Services
This review describes specialized programs for adolescent and young adults with cancer and the process undertaken by a US facility to develop its program.
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Current and Emerging BTK Inhibitors for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Researchers sought to determine the landscape of BTK inhibitors for treating patients with CLL.
HIPAA May Not Cover Personal Health Data Patients Disclose Online
HIPAA protects patients from unauthorized disclosure of personal information by covered entities such as medical practices and hospitals, but out from under the HIPAA umbrella, patients are mostly on their own, according to the authors of a recent report.
Impact of Sexual Trauma and Need for Trauma-Informed Oncology Care
This review article discusses how cancer care may cause survivors of sexual trauma to re-experience their trauma and offers tips on how to mitigate this potential.
SAFER Ukraine: A Global Effort to Evacuate Children With Hematologic Cancers From Ukraine
The SAFER program is helping Ukrainian children with cancers and other blood disorders to continue their therapy in Ukraine at centers in Europe and North America.
How an Ethics Consultant Can Help Resolve Conflicts
Ethics consultants begin by identifying and clarifying the conflict to ensure it is related to ethics.
Medical Aid in Dying: What Oncology Providers Need to Know
Data suggest that most patients who use medical aid in dying (MAID) have cancer, but some oncology providers do not feel well informed about MAID.
Exploring JAK/STAT Inhibition in the Prevention and Treatment of B-ALL
Researchers sought to determine whether the JAK/STAT pathway would be actionable for the treatment of patients with B-ALL.
The Role and Responsibilities of Surrogate Decision Makers
Surrogate decision makers for a patient are obligated to make health care decisions based on what the patient would have wanted if it is known.
Advocating for Full Practice Authority: Do’s and Don’ts
Expert provides strategies for advocating for APRN full practice authority by presenting the health equity case and business case.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Insomnia Relief in Cancer Patients
Acupuncture and moxibustion, which are sometimes used together, have shown promise in reducing insomnia in patients with cancer.
ACCP Updates Guideline for Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy
New topics in the ACCP guideline include the perioperative management of patients receiving direct oral anticoagulants and P2Y12 inhibitor antiplatelet drugs.
Rising Costs of Oral Anticancer Drugs Burden Medicare Recipients; New Law May Provide Some Relief
New data highlight the high cost of targeted oral anticancer medicines for patients with Medicare Part D coverage.
Changing Abortion Laws Cast Uncertainty on Future of Fertility Preservation
Changes to abortion laws in the US could have unintended consequences for cancer patients and others seeking fertility preservation.
Addressing Barriers to the Use of Gene Therapy for Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia
Researchers sought to determine how to address barriers to access to gene therapy for patients with thalassemia.
COVID-19 Is Still Causing Drug Shortages That Impact Cancer Care
Experts discuss current and potential future shortages affecting the oncology field as well as strategies for preventing and managing shortages.
The Mental Health Impact of Abortion Restrictions
In addition to the physical risks, experts anticipate a myriad of mental health ramifications stemming from the loss of abortion access and the associated economic and occupational repercussions.
An Uncomfortable Truth: Why Patients Lie to Their Physicians
A growing body of research suggests that patients are not always transparent with their physicians about critical information.
Feasibility of Point-of-Care Assessment for Smoking Cessation in Cancer Clinics
Researchers sought to determine the effectiveness of using electronic health record prompts to assess patients for smoking, desire to quit, and access to smoking cessation programs.
Caution Urged About Ageism in Patient Care
Clinicians need to be aware of their assumptions about patients based on age.
Diversity in the Stem Cell Transplant Workforce
Researchers sought to determine any disparities in diversity among stem cell transplant physicians and leadership in the United States.
Opioids and Cancer: How to Prevent and Manage Misuse
Research has revealed patterns of opioid use and misuse in cancer patients and survivors.
Provider Implicit Bias: Bringing Awareness to Clinical Practice
Implicit bias among health care providers factors into judgments and influences clinical decision making.
Mismatched Unrelated Donors Expand Transplant Access to Diverse Populations
Dr Jeffery J. Auletta, from NMDP/Be The Match, reviews data on mismatched unrelated donor transplants in a diverse population of patients with hematologic malignancies.
Lack of Mask Mandates Leaves Cancer Patients Feeling Unprotected
Cancer patients have voiced concerns about a lack of masking at cancer centers and have reported being harassed for wearing masks in public.
Man’s Best Friend: Therapy Dogs Aid Patient Recovery at Walter Reed
Military hospitals are implementing therapy dog programs to support patients, families, and staff.
Workplace Sexual Harassment: The Oncology Care Perspective
Researchers sought to determine the incidence, nature, and consequences of oncologists’ experiences with workplace sexual harassment.
Are Amyloid Fibrin Microclots Central to Long COVID?
Researchers sought to determine the factors that contribute to patients developing clots from Long COVID.
Violating Patient Confidentiality Is Sometimes Necessary
Patients trust that what they tell their doctors will remain confidential, but under certain specific circumstances, the doctors may be obligated to breach that trust.
How Will Abortion Bans Affect Women’s Health?
Medical experts discuss the clinical implications of abortion bans women’s health.
FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
Radiomics: An Emerging Frontier in Cancer Diagnostics, Treatment Planning
This overview of radiomics explains its potential for improving diagnosis, predictions of tumor response and recurrence, and patient prognosis.
Risk of Cancer-Specific Death May Remain Elevated for 30 Years
Patients with certain cancers have an increased risk of cancer-specific mortality that persists for 30 to 35 years after diagnosis.
Addressing Psychological Distress After Venous Thromboembolism
Researchers are seeking to address the psychological impact of patients who have survived VTE.
Project GYM: Physical Fitness Improves Wellbeing in Young Men With Hemophilia
Researchers investigated the safety and feasibility of Project GYM, a personal trainer-led physical fitness program for young men with hemophilia.
Diagnosis and Treatment Progress in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Researchers sought to describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rare cases of PNH.
Most Blood Cancer Drug Trials Are Not Randomized, Use Surrogate Endpoints
Of more than 2500 trials analyzed, 21% were randomized.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
Addressing Gaps in Care for Patients With Thalassemia
Researchers sought to identify and address gaps in care for patients with thalassemia.
Gender Bias Common in Online Reviews of Physicians
Patients rated female doctors more on their interpersonal skills and not much on their technical competence, a study found.
Books, Movies, and Journaling Aid Coping During, After Cancer Treatment
An exploration of complementary therapies that help patients cope during and after treatment for cancer.
Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Time
Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.
Addressing the Financial Burden of Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Is Medical Crowdfunding a Solution?
Researchers investigated how young adult cancer survivors felt about using medical crowdfunding to help cover their healthcare and basic living costs.
Sickle Cell Disease Screening, Prevention, and Management of Chronic Organ Injuries in Children
Researchers sought to emphasize the need for timely detection and treatment of organ damage for patients with SCD.
It’s a Doctor’s Duty to Combat Misinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how easy it is for disreputable and non-authoritative sources to spread wrong and possibly dangerous medical information.
Current and Prospective Landscape of Treatment Options for Rare Anemias
Researchers sought to determine the innovative and developing treatments for patients with rare anemias.
Phthalates in Medications May Increase Risk of Childhood Cancers
Children prescribed a medication containing a phthalate had a 19% higher risk of developing any childhood cancer.
Can Aspirin Prevent Gastric Cancer?
New research suggests aspirin may lower the risk for gastric adenocarcinoma in women but not in men.
Shared Decision Making Benefits Patients, Clinicians in Oncology Care
The benefits to both patients and clinicians of encouraging patients to actively participate in their care decisions are reviewed.
Millennials With Hemophilia: Attitudes and Expectations From Treatment
Researchers sought to determine the attitudes and expectations of patients with hemophilia belonging to Generation Y regarding their treatment.
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