Could Mean Platelet Volume Serve as a Prognostic Indicator for Outcomes in Cancer?
Researchers sought to determine the predictive value of mean platelet volume as a marker for cancer outcomes.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Cancer Patients May Be Treated With Drugs That Provide No Benefit
Many cancer patients may be treated with drugs that were granted accelerated approval but do not provide a clinical benefit, a study suggests.
Delirium Tied to Increased Risk of Death in Critically Ill With Cancer
Critically ill patients with cancer who develop delirium have a higher risk of dying in the hospital or intensive care unit, a study suggests.
Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Cancer Survival Using Data From a Single Consultation
Artificial intelligence can predict survival in cancer patients using information from a patient’s initial consultation with an oncologist, a study suggests.
Blood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Cancers Without Approved Screening Tests
A novel blood test can detect cancers that currently have no standard screening procedures, a study suggests.
Cost of Cancer Care Growing for Those With Private Insurance
A team of investigators examined the financial burden of breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers for nonelderly adults with private insurance.
Lymphopenia Tied to Risk of Infection After Radiotherapy
Measuring lymphocytes during or after radiotherapy could provide useful information about infection risk, according to researchers.
Many Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Combination Therapies Show No Evidence of Drug Synergy
The efficacy of many combination therapies may be due to independent drug action, not synergistic or additive effects.
Cancer Surgery Complications Are More Common in Dialysis Population
A study examined the rates of postoperative complications and death following surgery for colorectal, lung, gastric, and breast cancer.
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