Bridging the gap- improving outcomes for women with ovarian cancer: results from the Target Ovarian Cancer Pathfinder Study (2012)
This report tracks progress made since the 2009 Pathfinder Study on key measures, defines actions and priorities, and sets ... (Source: NeLM - News)
Source: NeLM - News - January 31, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Grand round: What is the optimal endocrine therapy for postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer?
Source: J Clin Oncol
Area: News
The Grand Rounds series in the Journal of Clinical Oncology is designed to place original reports published in the journal into clinical context. A case presentation is followed by a description of diagnostic and management challenges, a review of the relevant literature, and a summary of the authors' suggested management approaches.
The subject of the latest grand round is endocrine therapy for postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer, which covers their efficacy, safety, treatment duration, and differences between aromatase inhibitors. (Source: NeLM - News)
Source: NeLM - News - January 31, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
NICE consults on quality standard on hypertension in pregnancy
Source: NICE
Area: News
The draft NICE quality standard for hypertension in pregnancy is available for consultation until 28 February 2013. (Source: NeLM - News)
Source: NeLM - News - January 31, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
King's Fund report: Spending on health and social care over the next 50 years
This report from the King's Fund considers the drivers of spending on health and long-term care, and asks whether spending must or should consume such large proportions of GDP in the future, and the fiscal feasibility of this.
Key findings are as follows:
. The NHS currently takes around 8.2% of GDP, and according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (2012) could account for between 7.8% and 16.6% of GDP by 2061.
. Spending on long-term care in 2061 could range from 1.5-2.5% of GDP.
. Spending on health and social care should not be seen solely as a debit or a b...
Source: NeLM - News - January 31, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Evaluation of the impact of Medicines Information enquiry answering on patient care and outcomes
This study assessed healthcare professionals' opinions of the impact of MI advice on their patients' care and outcomes, and evaluated the views of independent clinicians on the impact. 'Patient care' was defined as healthcare interventions intended to preserve or improve a patient's mental or physical health, and 'patient outcomes' was defined as a change in the patient's health status that could be a consequence of an intervention in the preceding healthcare.
Healthcare professionals who contacted MI centres with enquiries related to specific patients in 35 NHS hospitals ... (Source: NeLM - News)
Source: NeLM - News - January 31, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
