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1st November 2013

Genomic Testing in International Guidelines

Human breast cancer was solely classified based on clinical and immunohistochemical (IHC) findings in the past. A growing body of evidence suggests that…
1st November 2013

Metastasis of Ductal Breast Carcinoma to the Vagina: A Case Report

Primary cancers of the vagina are rare, and so vaginal tumours are likely to represent metastasis from another site. Although breast cancer is a common…
1st November 2013

New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Large population-based trials showed that the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test can be even more effective than Pap tests in preventing cervical cancer.
1st November 2013

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Review

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. Despite improvements in imaging, surgical techniques, chemotherapy agents, and…
1st November 2013

Key Advances in the Systemic Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Current Status and Future Directions

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) represent a heterogeneous group of diverse neoplasms of mesenchymal origin. Once relapsed from standard therapy, STS patients…
1st November 2013

Yoga as Treatment for Insomnia Among Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review

Between 15-90% of cancer patients and survivors report some form of insomnia or sleep quality impairment during and post-treatment, such as excessive…
17th October 2013

New Insights into the Definitive Management of Venous Thromboembolism

This educational symposium, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, was given at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)…
17th October 2013

Ace-Inhibitors and Cardioprotection Open Issues and Future Solutions

The current management of patients with hypertension, especially those with a high risk of coronary artery disease should take into account the role of…
17th October 2013

The Changing Landscape in Oral Anticoagulation - The Last Pieces of the Puzzle

Dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban are four new oral anticoagulants (NOACs). There are an increasing number of indications for which these…
17th October 2013

Practical Guidance for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation – Interactive Case Studies

This Boehringer Ingelheim sponsored satellite symposium was held on 2nd September 2013 as part of the ESC conference, which was hosted this year in…