Oncology/Hematology
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<ѻýҕl>Medtronic's Infuse Moves From Operating Room to Courtroomѻýҕl>
An investigative series by ѻýҕl/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has been tracking the spinal fusion device called Infuse in a 4-year-long series and now reports how a flawed FDA system for device approval may have led to a long string of adverse events culminating in thousands of liability suits.
May 18, 2014
<ѻýҕl>OncoBlog: Driving the CAR to a Cancer Cure?ѻýҕl>
Is immunotherapy with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-directed T cells the "next big thing" in oncology? Presentations and discussion at a recent conference suggest the technology has considerable promise -- but will it qualify as a breakthrough? OncoBlog is a blog by the Medpage Today staff for readers with an interest in oncology. This post comes from Charles Bankhead.
Dec 19, 2013
<ѻýҕl>Prime Time: Skin Docs Name 5 Unnecessary Proceduresѻýҕl>
The American Academy of Dermatology joined more than 80 other medical societies in the Choosing Wisely campaign, naming five treatments or procedures that may not be necessary. Prime Time is a blog by Chris Kaiser for those interested in primary care.
Nov 05, 2013