Researchers compare different systems of measuring treatment intensity in hypertension care
(Boston)- It is known that more intensive management of hypertension can improve blood pressure control and thus improve cardiovascular outcomes. However, there are several different systems of measuring the intensity of management of hypertension, and they have not been previously compared. If ...Tool Shows Promise for Measuring Productivity of Mid-Level Oncology Providers
A pilot study of a new productivity tool developed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) shows potential in measuring the impact of mid-level oncology providers in outpatient oncology settings. Refining productivity metrics for this group can help inform workforce projec...New criteria for measuring tumor size and progression will help ease workloads in clinical trials
The first, formal revision of specific guidelines, known as RECIST, used by clinicians to measure tumour size and response to treatment, has been published today (Tuesday 20 January) in a special issue of the European Journal of Cancer [1]. The authors say that the revisions will ease the workload...PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment
Study found it more accurate than MRIs or CT scans FRIDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) is more accurate and sensitive than standard scans for measuring treatment response in sarcoma patients, UCLA researchers report. The study, reported in the Feb. ...KineMed Presents Data Measuring Changes in Reverse Cholesterol Transport for the First Time
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Cancer, nervous system disorders such as Parkinsons disease, cardiovascular disorders and old age have one thing in common: Both in afflicted tissue and in aging cells, scientists have observed oxidative changes in important biomolecules. These are caused by reactive oxygen molecules, including th...New approach to measuring carbon in forests
CSIRO is collaborating in a NASA-funded project, using a CSIRO-designed instrument, to help develop new methods of measuring forest carbon stores on a large scale. Forests are the worlds main above-ground carbon store and are therefore critical in controlling the global carbon cycle. But estimati...Positron emission tomography superior to standard evaluation tools in measuring treatment response
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