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Education can improve adherence to VTE prophylaxis
Education can improve adherence to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among hospitalized patients, according to researchers. They assessed...
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Palliative care guidelines relevant for hematologists, doc says
The latest edition of the national palliative care guidelines provides new clinical strategies relevant to hematology practice in the United...
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Improving education for pediatric cancer caregivers
A new checklist could improve education for parents and other caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a group of nurses...
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Exercise linked to risk of death in cancer patients
CHICAGO—Researchers have identified a link between habitual physical activity (PA) and mortality among cancer patients. Engaging in regular PA,...
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Art education benefits blood cancer patients
New research suggests a bedside visual art intervention (BVAI) can reduce pain and anxiety in inpatients with hematologic malignancies, including...
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How US healthcare compares to other countries
The US has similar healthcare utilization as other high-income countries but spends more and tends to have worse health outcomes, according to a...
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Researchers question validity of NCCN guidelines
New research suggests guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) may sometimes be supported by low-quality evidence or no...
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Intervention helps kids stay active after cancer treatment
ORLANDO—Results of a pilot study suggest a web-based, reward-driven intervention can motivate adolescent cancer survivors to stay physically...
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Study reveals lack of sexual aids for cancer survivors
ORLANDO—A new study suggests many US cancer centers do not have therapeutic aids for patients who experience sexual dysfunction after cancer...
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ASCO, NCCN release guidelines on checkpoint inhibitors
Two cancer organizations have released guidelines for managing the side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors. The American Society of Clinical...
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New toolkit can help nurses use genomics in patient care
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has created an online toolkit to help nurses integrate genomics into patient care. The...