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HPV cotest affects cervical cancer screening

August 01, 2010

Clinicians are more likely to test the patient more frequently when using Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests together.

The importance of breast density

Lisa Stern June 23, 2010

Evidence and advice about breast cancer screening continues to emerge.

Hospital not liable for kidney transplant cancer death

Ann W. Latner, JD June 15, 2010

The case involved the death of a 37-year old man who died from cancer and receiving a kidney from a woman who had uterine cancer.

Cervical adenocarcinoma after hysterectomy

June 11, 2010

What should be done after Pap smears confirmed adenocarcinoma in situ, and two vaginal biopsies were negative?

Enlarging back and shoulder lesions

Stanley Chan, MD June 01, 2010

Two patients with enlarging lesions—one in a man with no history of skin cancer, and the other in a man with significant actinic damage

Skin-cancer screening lags in older adults

June 01, 2010

Screening rates are considerably lower than those for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Don't abandon fruits, vegetables despite weak link in cancer risk

May 28, 2010

Fruits and vegetables remain important components of a healthful diet.

Sucralose fears

May 17, 2010

Is Splenda processed using a carcinogenic agent?

Anticoagulation therapy in cancer patients

May 11, 2010

At what platelet count can I safely initiate long-term anticoagulation with warfarin (Coumadin) in cancer patients with thrombocytopenia and persistent atrial fibrillation?

Navigating the evidence about cancer screening

Lisa Stern, APRN May 01, 2010

Patients will be relying on you to clear up the confusion stemming from the most recent recommendations for mammography and Pap testing.

The versatile soybean: Beyond tofu

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP April 01, 2010

Soy products have been the subject of a great deal of medical research, most notably in the areas of cardiovascular health, endocrinology, and oncology.

Oral pathology for the primary-care clinician

Adam Weiss, DDS, Peter Nelson, DDS, and Harry Dym, DDS April 01, 2010

Become familiar with the cause, characteristics, and appropriate treatment of the most frequently seen conditions of the mouth, tongue, and gums.

Rapidly growing tumor on the forearm

Travis Vandergriff, MD April 01, 2010

Six weeks after it appeared, the small red bump on this man's right forearm had become an erythematous crater-shaped nodule

Thirdhand smoke takes hold

April 01, 2010

Thirdhand smoke is defined as the residue that clings to surfaces after a cigarette has been extinguished.

No connection between NSAIDs and skin-cancer risk

March 29, 2010

Regular use of NSAIDs resulted in no significant reduction in squamous cell carcinoma risk

Radiation from CT scans might increase lifetime risk of cancer

March 25, 2010

CT scans expose patients to much higher doses of radiation than plain x-rays

Shingles vaccine after lymphoma treatment

March 22, 2010

Is it safe for a patient who underwent chemotherapy to receive the herpes zoster vaccine?

Screening for endometrial cancer

March 18, 2010

Which is preferred - transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy?

Pomegranate packs a powerful punch

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP March 01, 2010

The juice of the pomegranate provides abundant antioxidants and has potential as an anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory.

What lies behind the  vitamin D revolution?

Ronald L. Hoffman, MD March 01, 2010

Once known primarily for maintaining bone strength, vitamin D is now thought to contribute to prevention of colon, prostate, and breast cancers.

Grape seed beneficial in fight against cancer and heart disease

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP. January 29, 2010

Considering the health benefits of drinking red wine, it's not surprising to learn that grape seeds may contain significant levels of antioxidants.

Reining in a cowboy's uncontrollable vomiting

Ronald P. Spark, MD January 22, 2010

"If this cowboy were a cowgirl, I'd say he had morning sickness," Dr. K, the patient's primary-care physician, said. "He's a tough 22-year-old and so stoic I honestly didn't appreciate that the vomiting was going to be a big deal.