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Oncology
1 Nov 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.
Oncology
1 Nov 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…
Oncology
1 Nov 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…
Oncology
1 Nov 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…
Cardiology
17 Oct 2013

Managing Thromboembolic Risks of Atrial Fibrillation: Can We Afford Increased Efficacy of the Novel Anticoagulants and Devices?

Ischaemic/embolic complications are the most common severe consequences of atrial fibrillation. Although chronic anticoagulation with warfarin has been…
Cardiology
17 Oct 2013

Atrial Fibrillation in Childhood with Familial Hyperthyroidism in Afro-Caribbeans

Atrial fibrillation (AF) associated with familial hyperthyroidism (FH) spanning three generations concomitantly, is rare. The index case was 10 years old…
Cardiology
17 Oct 2013

Consistency Versus Equity – Cardiovascular Disease Management For South Asians in the United Kingdom

An increased risk of coronary heart disease was an immediate healthcare concern following the mass arrival of South Asian immigrants to the UK, and it…
Cardiology
17 Oct 2013

Prescribing Physical Activity for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension in Patients with Aortic Coarctation - A Review

Patients who have been treated for aortic coarctation (CoA) have increased late cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, which is partly due to the…