COVID-19 Cancer Remission, Heartburners; Talking BadFebruary 09, 2021 | Oncology Family Medicine/General Practice Most Physicians Feel They Lack This Type of Training A study published in Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings found that 93% of respondents believed this skill to be very important, yet only 43% felt they had the right training to effectively do so. Despite methods like SPIKES and the ABCDE system, many oncologists still struggle with this skill and with the pandemic still hanging around, it’s a case of “bad news” all around. How do you handle it? Read full article Hematology Lymphoma is Largely Gone After COVID-19 Infection This fascinating case of a 61-year-old male in the UK is the only report so far regarding COVID-19 induced cancer remission. Ridden with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma, the COVID-19 infected patient was hospitalized for 11 days but did not receive any cancer treatments. Four months later, PET-CT scans show the lymphoma largely gone. How did this happen and what are the implications for new treatments? Read full article Cardiology GERD Diet: Foods That Help with Acid Reflux (Heartburn) Your patients love spicy food, but they hate the heartburn that comes with it. Diet is the first line of defense when it comes to managing acid reflux symptoms and gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD), so be sure to have your patients — and yourself! — stock the pantry and the fridge with these foods to avoid the hunger and eventual pain. And in case of a slip, the list includes some home remedies they can try to help soothe the burn. Read full article
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