Research in Review
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Impact of Alternative Payment Models on Personalized Medicine
Personalized medicine is changing the landscape in the battle against cancer. In the midst of this progress, is the trend toward value-based payment through alternative payment models.
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Older Oncology Patients
Many older adult oncology patients are using complementary and alternative medicines that could compromise the safety and efficacy of cancer treatments. One approach to optimize medication management in the oncology population is the utilization of pharmacists as part of a team-based healthcare model.
Study Examines Factors Associated with Early-Stage Breast Cancer Mortality
An observational study showed that age and ethnicity are important risk factors for death from breast cancer following a DCIS diagnosis, according to findings that estimated the 10- and 20-year mortality in this patient population.
Beta-Blockers Found to Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival
A study recently published in Cancer found that women with newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian cancer taking beta-blockers had a more than 5-month increase in median overall survival compared with women not taking the drugs.
Five-Year Data Shows Surgery Achieves Better Long-term Control for Diabetes
Bariatric surgery is more effective than standard medical treatment for the long-term control of type 2 diabetes in obese patients, according to a recent study in The Lancet.
Use of Recurrence Assay in Guiding Chemotherapy Decisions
In a new study researchers found that use of the 21-gene recurrence score assay was associated with decreased use of chemotherapy in high-risk patients and increased use of chemotherapy in low-risk patients compared with not using the test.
