population health

Research in Review

High Rates of Chronic Opioid Use Persist in Older Patients With RA

06/29/2017

JCP Editors

Despite a small decline in chronic opioid use after 2010, recent research suggests that 40% of older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) still take opioids regularly as of 2014, published in Arthritis &...

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06/29/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Intensified Regimens More Effective Than Standard Therapy in DLBCL

06/28/2017

JCP Editors

Intensified regimens improve event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients newly diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) compared with standard therapy, according to research presented...

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06/28/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Targeted Therapy Improves Survival in Older Patients With B-Cell Malignancy

06/27/2017

JCP Editors

A targeting agent is more effective in improving progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) than conventional therapy in older patients with a treatment-naïve B-cell malignancy, according to research...

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06/27/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Clinical Trials Improve Survival, Lower Costs for Patients With Cancer

06/27/2017

JCP Editors

Clinical trial participation for patients with cancer often result in measurable benefits, including lowered costs and extended survival. ----- Related Content Trial Shows Precision Medicine Improves Cancer...

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06/27/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Triplet Combination Shows Long-Term Efficacy in Advanced Multiple Myeloma

06/26/2017

JCP Editors

Combination therapy involving a novel treatment is associated with reduced risk of death and improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced multiple myeloma, according to research presented at the...

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06/26/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

NSCLC Treatment Patterns, OS Data Aids Clinical Practice Benchmark Initiatives

06/26/2017

JCP Editors

Results of a recent study offer insight into the effects of shifting treatment patterns of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment on patient outcomes, and for furthering community oncology benchmark...

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06/26/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

High Cost of Care for Older Patients With Brain Tumors at EOL

06/23/2017

JCP Editors

Hospital-based end-of-life (EOL) care for older patients with malignant brain tumors is associated with over $16,000 in expenses per patient, according to a research letter published in JAMA Oncology (published...

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06/23/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

High-Dose Chemo Yields Similar Survival Outcomes in Patients With AML

06/22/2017

JCP Editors

Standard induction chemotherapy is noninferior to high-dose chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology...

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06/22/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Active Surveillance Use for Prostate Cancer Varies at Practice and Physician Level

06/22/2017

JCP Editors

Quality improvements are needed to help optimize the implementation of active surveillance among urologists and practice settings, according to a research letter published in JAMA Surgery (published online June 21,...

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06/22/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

DLBCL Survival Outcomes Improved With Combination Therapy

06/22/2017

JCP Editors

Patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) benefit from improved survival outcomes when treated with a combination therapy rather than monotherapy, according to research presented at the 22nd Congress of the...

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06/22/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways