Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for September 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More than half of physicians experience burnout, and many do not seek treatment for burnout, according to a report published in the American Medical Association’s AMA Wire.
Handheld Device Inspired by Star Trek May Allow Rapid Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A device inspired by the Star Trek famous tricorder device pairs a handheld sensor with a smartphone app to measure the levels of various metabolites associated with multiple diseases in fluid samples from patients, according to a report published in an upcoming issue of Biosensors and Bioelectronics.
Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Having a Master of Business Administration degree (M.B.A.) can help doctors with important, practice-related decisions, according to a report published recently in Physician Practice.
Newer Hormonal Contraception May Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is a reduction in ovarian cancer risk associated with use of contemporary combined hormonal contraceptives, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in The BMJ.
Single Agent Treats Two Cancers With Same Genetic Cause
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A single checkpoint inhibitor can be used to successfully treat two simultaneous types of primary cancer in a patient with Lynch syndrome, according to a research letter published online Sept. 25 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medical practices can take steps to avoid problems related to use of social media by staff members, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Burnout, Career Choice Regret Prevalent in U.S. Residents
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Symptoms of burnout and career choice regret are prevalent among U.S. resident physicians, according to a study published in the Sept. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Many Countries Failing on Non-Communicable Dz Death Targets
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many countries are falling short on targets to reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to a study published in the Sept. 22 issue of The Lancet.
Relapse Rare After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Resection
Risk for Ischemic Stroke Increased After Cancer Diagnosis
Alcohol-Attributable Cancer Mortality Has Increased Significantly in the U.S.
Cancer Risk ID"d for Asian American, NHPI Population
Residential Context Has Larger Impact on Ovarian Cancer Survival in Black Women
Aircrew Face Higher Odds of Radiation-Related Cancer Deaths
Preoperative Chemo + Immunotherapy Combo Shrinks Head, Neck Cancer Tumors
Couples" Coping Skills Help Reduce Depression in GI Cancer Survivors