treatment guidelines

Research in Review

Researchers Clarify Data for Epi proColon Used in USPSTF Guidelines

10/28/2016

JCP Editors

The recently published US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated recommendation statement on colorectal cancer screening referenced multiple available options for colorectal screening, including...

The...

10/28/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Clinical Pathway Encourages Adherence to National Guidelines for Febrile Neutropenia

10/12/2016

JCP Editors

Clinical pathways developed in accordance with national guidelines can improve adherence to recommendations regarding the use of empiric vancomycin in patients with febrile neutropenia (FN), according to a study...

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10/12/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interview

Do Value Frameworks Benefit Patients?

09/06/2016

Jonathan Wilcox

An interview with Jonathan Wilcox, co-founder and policy director, Patients Rising, Washington, DC In an effort to address rising health care costs, a number of organizations have spearheaded the development of...

An...

09/06/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Quiz

Friday Morning Quiz ‚Äì Week of July 18-24

07/21/2016

JCP Editors

Updates to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines released earlier this week suggested that which of the following treatments be added to standard care for mesothelioma? A. pemetrexed B. cisplatin C....

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07/21/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Financial Relationships in Clinical Guidelines Not Being Properly Disclosed

06/02/2016

JCP Editors

Financial relationships between organizations that produce clinical practice guidelines and biomedical companies are not being properly disclosed, according to findings from a recent report. When guidelines are...

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06/02/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Treatment Protocol for Pancreatic Cancer May Improve Survival

05/28/2016

JCP Editors

Patients with pancreatic cancer formally believed to not be eligible for surgery may in fact benefit from resection, according to findings from two recent studies.   Pancreatic cancer can be an especially...

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05/28/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Pathways for Urologic Surgery Potentially Beneficial, Though More Research is Needed

04/11/2016

JCP Editors

An overview of enhanced recover after surgery (ERAS) pathways has identified some of the key benefits and needs for future research of the programs for patients who receive urological surgery.  ERAS programs...

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04/11/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways