Controversies in NSCLC: Do We Have Consensus?
Dr. Mark Kris reports on the current status of such NSCLC controversies as maintenance therapy and mutation testing, as discussed at the 2013 meeting on Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - April 17, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
T-DM1 and the Dawn of Precision Medicine
Dr. Maurie Markman sees T-DM1, which combines antitumor activities of trastuzumab and HER2-targeted delivery of a cytotoxic agent, as an example of the precision medicine we can expect in the future. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - March 20, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
What Is the Key to Aspirin's Benefit in CRC?
Why does aspirin increase survival only in some colon cancer patients? Dr. David Kerr reports on a study suggesting a PIK3CA mutation may be a predictive marker for use of aspirin as adjuvant therapy. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - March 20, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Zebras Are Growing Up: Are We Ready?
Dr. Priya Kishnani discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of rare diseases as patients move to adolescence and beyond. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - February 26, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Dr. Susan Leclair Explains Lymphocyte Doubling Time
Laboratory scientist Dr. Susan Leclair explains the significance of lymphocyte doubling time (LDT). If the cells are living longer or shorter spans, why? Learn about smudge cells and a clever formula ...
Author: patientpower
Added: 02/19/2013 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - February 20, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Extending Lung Cancer Survival -- Indefinitely
How close are we to a cure for lung cancer? Combining targeted therapies with radiation therapy or immunotherapy is one of the innovative strategies that might get us there, reports Dr. Mark Kris. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - February 4, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Good for Celebrants, Better for Colon Cancer Patients
Dr. John Marshall discusses a study that found regular aspirin use to increase survival in CRC patients, especially those with PIK3CA mutation. But should all CRC patients take it, and at what dose? (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - January 10, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
ATLAS: No Shrugging These Results
Drs. Kathy Miller and Hal Burstein discuss the results of the long-awaited ATLAS trial and other noteworthy studies from SABCS 2012. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - January 3, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
What Is the Best Way to Screen Patients for MRSA?
How does nasal swab screening alone compare with multiple body site screening for MRSA? William R. Jarvis, MD, comments on new research. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - December 26, 2012 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Pneumonia -- Always Something New
Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, highlights what is new in pneumonia diagnosis and treatment. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - December 19, 2012 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Suspecting Foodborne Illnesses in Special Populations
A high index of suspicion and low threshold for testing are necessary in certain high-risk patients. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - December 17, 2012 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
