Update in Hematology and Oncology: Evidence Published in 2010
Authors: Richard L. Schilsky, Mark Crowther
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2011)

Updates5 April 2011Update in Hematology and Oncology: Evidence Published in 2010Richard L. Schilsky, MD and Mark Crowther, MDRichard L. Schilsky, MDFrom Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, and Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, McMaster University, and St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Search for more papers by this author and Mark Crowther, MDFrom Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, and Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, McMaster University, and St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-154-7-201104050-00007 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail This update reviews hematology and oncology articles published in 2010 that we consider particularly relevant to practicing internists; these articles received a high ranking in ACP Journal Club PLUS (https://plus.mcmaster.ca/acpjc/default.aspx).Selected hematology articles feature the use of rivaroxaban in the treatment of venous thromboembolism without an initial course of parenteral anticoagulation; evidence refuting the need for parenteral anticoagulation in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss; “real-world” evidence for the effectiveness of hydroxyurea in patients with sickle cell disease; and a study that suggests that clinicians consider fondaparinux therapy in patients with extensive superficial venous thrombosis. As in the Update that considered ...References1. Drews RE, Shulman LN. Update in hematology and oncology. Ann Intern Med. 2010;152:655-62. [PMID: 20410447] LinkGoogle Scholar2. Rothwell PM, Wilson M, Elwin CE, Norrving B, Algra A, Warlow CP, et al. Long-term effect of aspirin on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality: 20-year follow-up of five randomised trials. Lancet. 2010;376:1741-50. [PMID: 20970847] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. Thompson IM, Goodman PJ, Tangen CM, Lucia MS, Miller GJ, Ford LG, et al. The influence of finasteride on the development of prostate cancer. N Engl J Med. 2003;349:215-24. [PMID: 12824459] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, and Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, McMaster University, and St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Article relevant to primary care general internistsArticle relevant to hospitalistsDisclosures: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M11-0068.Corresponding Author: Richard L. Schilsky, MD, Section of Hematology-Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2115, Chicago, IL 60637; e-mail, [email protected]bsd.uchicago.edu.Current Author Addresses: Dr. Schilsky: Section of Hematology-Oncology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2115, Chicago, IL 60637.Dr. Crowther: McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6, Canada.Author Contributions: Conception and design: R.L. Schilsky, M. Crowther.Analysis and interpretation of the data: R.L. Schilsky.Drafting of the article: R.L. Schilsky, M. Crowther.Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: M. Crowther.Final approval of the article: R.L. Schilsky, M. Crowther.Administrative, technical, or logistic support: R.L. Schilsky.Collection and assembly of data: M. Crowther. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 5 April 2011Volume 154, Issue 7Page: 487-494KeywordsBreast cancerCancer treatmentChemotherapyMelanomaPalliative carePregnancyProstate cancerSickle cell disease ePublished: 5 April 2011 Issue Published: 5 April 2011 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2011 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...