Beginning January 1, 2021, a federal law called the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act takes effect requiring that prescriptions for controlled substances covered under Medicare be prescribed electronically.
Vaccination with mRNA-1273, Moderna’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine candidate, led to robust immune responses and protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in nonhuman primates.
Sputum sampling was found to be a valuable method for diagnosing and monitoring patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in EBioMedicine.
Pfizer and BioNTech have selected a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine candidate and have initiated their phase 2/3 safety and efficacy trial.
Clinicians are more likely to counsel younger and female patients on reproductive risks before initiating chemotherapy, despite available ASCO guidelines.
The trial, which is the first to be implemented under Operation Warp Speed, is expected to enroll around 30,000 adults and will be conducted at multiple clinical research sites across the US.
Researchers report a case of intravascular hemolysis and methemoglobinemia in man with T2D and hypertension who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 pneumonitis.
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense have agreed to receive 100 million doses of BNT162, a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, once the manufacturers obtains approval or emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration.
COVID-19 has brought unprecedented stress to society at large and perhaps most of all to frontline healthcare teams in a variety of settings. We spoke to an expert about teamwork during such trying times.
In addition to being common yet serious diseases, both cancer and fibromyalgia bring a high burden of physical pain and negative effects on mental health.
The Consistent Testing Terminology Working Group selected plain language terminology that can be used when communicating with cancer patients about genetic testing.
ChemoCentryx, Inc has submitted a NDA to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acavopan in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.
Matched cohort study showed risk greatest for those with primary myelofibrosis, but still high for those with polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia.
An analysis of more than 300 patients with hematologic cancer found that cognitive impairment had a negative effect on outcomes, whereas age and IADLs did not.
Prospective trials regarding sedentary lifestyles and all cause mortality using measurements more objective than self-reported activity are currently lacking.
A review of practices prior to a change in nivolumab dosing demonstrated that bodyweight dosing resulted in a 6.1% rate of wastage at a significant cost compared with a fixed dose of 240 mg per dose.
Although emapalumab is an effective treatment for primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), further research is needed for secondary forms of HLH.
Telemedicine and coordination of care by an ONN helped provide access to fertility preservation services from a distant tertiary care center for women with cancer.
A recently published report describes the case of a 61-year-old male patient who experienced antacid-induced hypercalcemia and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reconciliation.
The analysis included results from 2 tests that have received EUA: the SARS-CoV-2 ELISA test (Euroimmun) and the COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Healgen).
Acalabrutinib, a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, appears to reduce respiratory distress as well as the hyperinflammatory immune response associated with coronavirus disease 2019.
A review of techniques oncology nurses can use to help themselves cope with their feelings as they navigate through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their practice, their patients, and themselves.
