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09/12/2022
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other...
09/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/18/2022
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that...
05/18/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
04/29/2022
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common...
04/29/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
04/26/2022
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased...
04/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
01/28/2022
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients...
01/28/2022
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News
08/18/2021
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay...
08/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
06/02/2021
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support...
06/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Central Nervous System Cancers
Guideline Updates
03/24/2021
NCCN released an update to its clinical practice guideline for central nervous system cancers, adding lorlatinib as a category 2A recommendation for brain metastases from NSCLC.
NCCN released an update to its clinical practice guideline for central nervous system cancers, adding lorlatinib as a category 2A recommendation for brain metastases from NSCLC.
NCCN released an update to its...
03/24/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Esophageal Cancers
03/10/2021
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive...
03/10/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
02/01/2021
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News
09/12/2022
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other providers are progressively referring patients requiring cerumen disimpaction to otolaryngologist physicians and permitting advanced practice providers to perform these procedures, suggesting a shift in landscape...
General physicians and other...
09/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/18/2022
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that were developed from multi-institutional clinicopathologic data may reduce the number of pathologically node-negative neck dissections and accurately identify patients with early OCSCC who are at highest risk for...
Machine learning models that...
05/18/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
04/29/2022
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common medical reimbursement guidelines, model-optimized strategies may be associated with lower detection latency without requiring any additional imaging studies among patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
When compared with common...
04/29/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
04/26/2022
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020 for the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, according to a recent analysis.
Medicare reimbursement decreased...
04/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/18/2021
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay threshold and patient body weight need to be considered when deciding between nivolumab and pembrolizumab for treating platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Both the willingness-to-pay...
08/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many patients with head and neck cancers received imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines, and the cost burden of imaging asymptomatic patients needs to be considered.
Study findings suggest that many...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
06/02/2021
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support post-radiation clinical trial enrollment instead of temozolomide for unmethylated patients with glioblastoma.
Study findings support...
06/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
12/10/2020
Machine learning models achieve clinically acceptable accuracy in image segmentation tasks in radiotherapy planning and reduce overall contouring time for head and neck and prostate cancers.
Machine learning models achieve clinically acceptable accuracy in image segmentation tasks in radiotherapy planning and reduce overall contouring time for head and neck and prostate cancers.
Machine learning models achieve...
12/10/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/13/2024
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer, particularly in cases of mismatch repair deficiency, has shown promising results in improving progression-free and overall survival outcomes according...
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer, particularly in cases of mismatch repair deficiency, has shown promising results in improving progression-free and overall survival outcomes according...
Combining immunotherapy with...
11/13/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/12/2024
Just 41% of oncology practice groups offer a general survivorship clinic for cancer survivors, according to a study published online in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.
Just 41% of oncology practice groups offer a general survivorship clinic for cancer survivors, according to a study published online in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.
Just 41% of oncology practice...
11/12/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/12/2024
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD, discusses the evolution of oncology pathways, advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care teams in addressing comorbidities and enhancing patient quality...
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD, discusses the evolution of oncology pathways, advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care teams in addressing comorbidities and enhancing patient quality...
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD,...
11/12/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/08/2024
A comprehensive international consensus program has provided vital clinical recommendations to enhance the treatment landscape for myelofibrosis (MF).
A comprehensive international consensus program has provided vital clinical recommendations to enhance the treatment landscape for myelofibrosis (MF).
A comprehensive international...
11/08/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
11/08/2024
In an exclusive interview with the Journal of Clinical Pathways, Cindy Chen, Head of Research at HMP Market Access Insights, shares insights into the challenges, adoption, and future trends of oncology pathways research. Her discussion draws...
In an exclusive interview with the Journal of Clinical Pathways, Cindy Chen, Head of Research at HMP Market Access Insights, shares insights into the challenges, adoption, and future trends of oncology pathways research. Her discussion draws...
In an exclusive interview with...
11/08/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/06/2024
According to a study published in Nature, endometrial cancer (EC) cases are on the rise, and 10% to 20% of patients with EC experience distant recurrence. In this study, in researchers aimed to predict distant recurrence of EC to improve...
According to a study published in Nature, endometrial cancer (EC) cases are on the rise, and 10% to 20% of patients with EC experience distant recurrence. In this study, in researchers aimed to predict distant recurrence of EC to improve...
According to a study published...
11/06/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/04/2024
John Hennessy, Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy, highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care to improve patient outcomes.
John Hennessy, Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy, highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care to improve patient outcomes.
John Hennessy, Principal at...
11/04/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/01/2024
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health, highlights the importance of custom oncology pathways in enabling real-time updates for oncologists, fostering collaborative implementation teams, and supporting...
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health, highlights the importance of custom oncology pathways in enabling real-time updates for oncologists, fostering collaborative implementation teams, and supporting...
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice...
11/01/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
10/30/2024
Addressing socioeconomic disparities may improve survival for patients with myelofibrosis, according to a study published in Annals of Hematology.
Addressing socioeconomic disparities may improve survival for patients with myelofibrosis, according to a study published in Annals of Hematology.
Addressing socioeconomic...
10/30/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
10/25/2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis found a significant association between hypertension and an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found a significant association between hypertension and an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
A systematic review and...
10/25/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways

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01/28/2022
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients with head and neck cancers receive imaging beyond what is recommended by the NCCN guidelines.
True or False: Many patients...
01/28/2022
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02/01/2021
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11/28/2022
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
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11/28/2022
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07/26/2022
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid...
07/26/2022
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Quiz
07/14/2022
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among...
07/14/2022
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Quiz
07/12/2022
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of...
07/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
06/30/2022
True or False: Under a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year, margetuximab plus chemotherapy is cost-effective compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy for patients with ERBB2–positive, advanced breast...
True or False: Under a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year, margetuximab plus chemotherapy is cost-effective compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy for patients with ERBB2–positive, advanced breast...
True or False: Under a...
06/30/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
06/28/2022
True or False: Bendamustine and rituximab was the most used frontline regimen for the treatment of MCL, while BTK inhibitors were the most used agents in later lines of therapy.
True or False: Bendamustine and rituximab was the most used frontline regimen for the treatment of MCL, while BTK inhibitors were the most used agents in later lines of therapy.
True or False: Bendamustine and...
06/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
06/27/2022
True or False: Compared with venetoclax-plus-obinutuzumab, chemoimmunotherapies are associated with less health benefits at higher cost among patients with CLL.
True or False: Compared with venetoclax-plus-obinutuzumab, chemoimmunotherapies are associated with less health benefits at higher cost among patients with CLL.
True or False: Compared with...
06/27/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
05/25/2022
True or False: For the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020.
True or False: For the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020.
True or False: For the 37 most...
05/25/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
05/10/2022
True or False: Among patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma, second-generation Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKIs) provide an additional progression-free survival benefit compared with ibrutinib
True or False: Among patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma, second-generation Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKIs) provide an additional progression-free survival benefit compared with ibrutinib
True or False: Among patients...
05/10/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
05/06/2022
True or False: HD201, a biosimilar to trastuzumab, demonstrated equivalence to referent trastuzumab in achieving a total pathological complete response and in safety in ERBB2–positive, early breast cancer.
True or False: HD201, a biosimilar to trastuzumab, demonstrated equivalence to referent trastuzumab in achieving a total pathological complete response and in safety in ERBB2–positive, early breast cancer.
True or False: HD201, a...
05/06/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways