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Expert Medical Witnesses: Should You Get Involved? We Plead the Fifth

September 16th 2008

Many physicians are skeptical about getting involved in the practice, and rightfully so. Sermo and other online physician communities are rife with posts and comments from physicians who know colleagues who have stretched the truth or even lied on the stand because of personal beliefs or compensation.

Tech Talk: The Contract You Never Read

September 16th 2008

One of the most important legal documents in your practice may have a significant impact on your finances. And even though you (or someone in your practice) agreed to abide by its terms and conditions, it's highly likely that you have never even read it.

Social Media Notebook: Get on Board the Health Internet Train

September 16th 2008

According to an article published in the June 17, 2008 edition of the New York Times, declining reimbursements, managed care, physician shortages (especially in primary care), and concerns about malpractice are contributing to doctors' discontent.

Update on Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)

September 8th 2008

New Research Presented at ASCO Highlights Advantages of Pegfilgrastim in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for a Wide Variety of Solid Tumors and Hematologic Malignancies

Managing Oral Mucositis in Patients With Cancer

September 7th 2008

One of the most uncomfortable consequences of anticancer therapy is the development of oral mucositis.

Molecular Imaging: A New Twist on PET May Enable More Efficient Monitoring of Cancer Treatment

August 21st 2008

Combining a modified version of a commonly used chemotherapy medication with Positron Emission Tomography (PET), researchers at UCLA have achieved a breakthrough in immune system modeling and treatment response monitoring.

The Costs and Benefits of Health IT in Cancer Care

August 21st 2008

Despite the enormous potential of electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT applications, very few providers have adopted them.

Way Too Much Info

August 21st 2008

The Internet can be an amazingly useful educational resource for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. It can also be the source of potentially dangerous misinformation.

5 Questions... with Rafael Fonseca, MD

August 21st 2008

Rafael Fonseca, MD, is a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic and a consultant in the Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Eye on Innovation: Chemotherapy

August 21st 2008

Dr. Adil Daud is a clinical physician and medical researcher, certified by the American Board of Internal Medicinein both oncology and hematology.

Get Your Software on the Cheap

August 21st 2008

Does the word "free" grab your attention? It sure gets mine.

Beyond Brochures: Using Tech to Teach Patients

August 21st 2008

Cell phone applications and other high-tech tools are changing the way physicians approach patient education.

What Did You Just Say?: Health Literacy in the Information Age

August 21st 2008

Health literacy requires more than just knowing how to read. It involves a number of additional skills, including listening, analyzing, and decisionmaking.

Building a Smarter Community: Cancer Clinics of Excellence is redefining the business of modern oncology practice

July 21st 2008

The seeds of CCE were planted nearly three years ago, when some OTN-affiliated physicians decided that they needed to start working more closely together to help advance care in their field. The privately fi nanced company formally started in April 2007.

Diagnostics: Genomics-based Tests Can Help Diagnose Uncertain Cancers

July 21st 2008

New genomics-based tests are helping oncologists answer one of the most basic, yet often challenging, questions in cancer care: What kind of cancer does the patient have?

5 Questions... with Charles Morris, MD, VP of Worldwide Clinical Research, for Cephalon Oncology

July 21st 2008

5 Questions with Charles Morris, MD, VP of Worldwide Clinical Research, for Cephalon Oncology.

Patients are Doing it for Themselves

July 21st 2008

Many of our patients are using the Internet to look up their diagnoses and medications as soon as they get home from our offices.

The Next Big Thing: We need a team approach to the electronic medical record

July 21st 2008

We must overcome all of the technical, political, and economical obstacles NOW. The need for system efficiency and patient safety demands it.

Overshadowed by Giants

July 21st 2008

A year later, as we read and watch the breathless coverage devoted to recent moves by Google, Microsoft, and Apple, we are left asking "is healthcare IT worth the hype?"

Oncology Outlook: Next-generation Cancer Care

June 17th 2008

Oncologists must come to grips with the fact that healthcare is becoming increasingly service-oriented and consumer-centric.