Patterns of Gabapentinoid Use Over Time in Patients With Cancer
A cross-sectional survey examined Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data on prescriptions for gabapentinoid medications given for pain management in patients with cancer.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors May Increase Risk of Acute Kidney Injury
In a real-world study, 3% of AKI events potentially related to use of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy — a higher rate than reported in clinical trials.
With Comorbidities, Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Ups Risk for Early Death
Risk for dying from heart attack, stroke higher among those with high blood pressure, diabetes and short sleep.
Baseline Urinary Dysfunction May Increase Following Rectal Cancer Treatment
Study concludes that few of the associated risk factors are modifiable and that clinicians should stress possible outcomes related to urinary dysfunction prior to patients receiving treatment for rectal cancer.
Recognition, Diagnosis of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients Can Prevent Falls
A literature review identified CIPN as a potential contributor to falls and injuries in patients with cancer; however, evidence-based methods for preventing falls in these patients are scarce.
Perceptions of Toxicity Burden for Patients Treated for Cancer Differ Among Clinicians
This study measured the difference between nurses’ and physicians’ perception of patients’ toxicity burden by symptom severity.
11 Percent of Cancers Detected via Emergency Department Visit
Patients with ED-mediated diagnoses more likely to be unmarried, Hispanic or black, in lowest income quartile
Trial Participation May Not Improve Cancer Outcomes in Low Income Areas
Researchers demonstrated the significance of access to supportive and posttrial care as it relates to cancer survival among clinical trial participants.
Cancer Survivors Face Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk
Risk varies by cardiovascular outcome and site of 20 common cancers
State-Level Variation Noted in Economic Burden of Cancer
Lost earnings of $94.4 billion reported in the United States in 2015
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