Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of Medicare Bill
Updated July 22
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Researchers Study Risk Factors of Incurable Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Men and elderly at higher risk.
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Economic Uncertainty and IT Among Major Concerns of Medical Practice Managers
Physician recruiting also is a concern.
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Socioeconomic Status Affects Cancer Mortality Risk
Study supports focusing on this status as underlying reason for cancer disparities.
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NPI Must Match IRS Data
Requirement could set off mismatches in data.
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FDA Warns Companies Touting Fraudulent Cancer Cures
FDA also warns consumers about fake cures.
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Aggressive Treatment Problematic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Chest radiation and certain chemotherapy drugs were most damaging to heart.
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Social Networks Have Impact on Smoking Behavior
Friends and spouses affect smokers quitting.
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Less Skin Reaction With Breast IMRT
Authors recommend IMRT over standard wedge technique.
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Women With Breast Cancer Unclear About Treatment Options
Certain populations have less understanding of risks vs. benefits.
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American Cancer Society Briefing Webcast Available
Register and link to view expert panel discussions.
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ASCO Releases New Patient Information Web Site
New site replaces People Living With Cancer site for patient information.
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CARE Bill Passes Crucial Senate Committee
Senate version of bill now has HELP approval and 24 co-sponsors.
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American Cancer Society Adds Virtual Colonoscopy to Screening Recommendations
The test is one of several determined to detect both polyps and cancer.
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New Study Questions PSA to Biopsy Correlation for Prostate Cancer
New laboratory tests may be needed to detect prostate cancer.
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Better Performing Medical Practices Focus on Key Processes
Having electronig medical records is one key indicator.
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IMRT Reported to Have Fewer Prostate Cancer Treatment Effects
Study is from Fox Chase Cancer Center.
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Racial Disparities Discovered in Some Soft Tissue Cancer Survival
Radiation therapy helps spare limbs.
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Buying Medical Services? See Carol
Consumer choice is touted in new Web portal for health care.
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FDG-PET Findings Change Cancer Patient Management
Findings help show effectiveness of imaging in treatment decision-making.
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Aspiration Is Important Consideration for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Swallowing evaluations are recommended for patients undergoing therapy.
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Fathering Children Affects Prostate Cancer Risk
The relationship to cancer risk varies.
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Health Care Spending Still Outpaces Inflation
Increase over previous year is minor.
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Standard Chemoradiation Regimen Better Than Split Course for Esophageal Cancer
Conventional chemoradiation better even if patients had surgery.
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Prostate Cancer Patients May Receive Mismatched Therapies
Pre-existing conditions affect radiation therapy choice.
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Pasadena Hosts Successful Meeting
See slide show of photos from the SROA 24th Annual Meeting
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New Board Takes the Helm of SROA in Pasadena
Board already has met to plan for coming year.
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IOM Issues Report on Cancer and Genetics
Workshop focused on scientific and reimbursement issues related to genetic testing and counseling.
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Statins Don't Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Meta-analysis helps clarify conflicting reports.
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Proposed Legislation Expands Gift Disclosure
Device manufacturers would have to disclose payments and gifts to physicians.
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Overall Cancer Survival in United States Improves
Five-year relative survival improves for most cancers; lung cancer is the exception.
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Infection Contributes to Head and Neck Cancer Incidence
HPV infection may increase incidence, particularly in younger men.
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Physician Compensation Falls Short of Inflation
Increase for specialists is nearly one-half of the inflation rate.
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Many Americans Misinformed About Cancer
Many believe statements made through e-mail.
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Drug Improves Radiation-induced Vision Loss
Cancer drug Avastin used to treat radiation retinopathy in recent study.
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New Report Describes Health Staffing Shortage
Combined physician-nurse shortage may lead to crisis in health care.
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Advanced Cancers Linked to Insurance Status
People who lack insurance are diagnosed with more advanced stages of breast and oropharyngeal cancers.
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CARE Bill Introduced in Senate
This bill matches the one passed in December 2006 just before the session ended.
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CMS Implements NPI Contingency Plan
Many covered entities are not going to make May 23 deadline.
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Employers Cutting Health Costs and Waistlines
Health insurance costs still increase 8 percent in 2007.
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Researchers Find Evidence of 100 New Cancer Genes
Far more mutations than thought are involved in cancer.
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HIMSS Provides Free EMR Information
Brochures help physicians and practice managers with setting up EMR systems.
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