At the 2015 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium, Cleveland Clinic researchers and their colleagues report that the small molecule inhibitor tivantinib improves progression-free survival in patients with chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Retroversion Measurement Might Remake Risk Assessment in Baseball Pitchers
If future research confirms the findings of a recent Cleveland Clinic study, measurement of proximal humeral torsion could play a role in risk assessment in baseball pitchers.
Study Examines Association of PD-1 and PD-L1 Expression in Primary and Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas
Cleveland Clinic research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium detailed the results of an effort to determine the association of PD-1 and PD-L1 protein expression on the surface of tumor cells in primary and matched metastatic RCC tumors.
Radium-223, Alone or With Novel Hormonal Agents, Is Well-Tolerated by Men with Symptomatic Chemotherapy-naïve mCRPC
Cleveland Clinic researchers report results on the safety of Ra-223, alone or in combination with abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide, for men with symptomatic chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
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Multidisciplinary Lupus Clinic Delivers Comprehensive Care
Cleveland Clinic’s multidisciplinary Lupus Clinic was established by the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases to integrate the management of patients with SLE and provide comprehensive, leading-edge care.
Targeting Operating Room Costs and Waste
The Center for Spine Health’s Check Please program allows surgeons to review, compare and analyze online the costs of surgeries they perform (and the costs of disposable items used) in near real-time. The goal is to reduce costs of surgery while maintaining or improving outcomes.
Study: No Link Between Salt Intake, Heart Disease, Especially for Healthy Older Adults
A new study finds no link between salt consumption and higher risk of mortality or development of heart disease in healthy older adults, but patients with certain medical conditions still need to modify their salt intake.
Next-Generation Prostate Cancer Biomarker Shows Promise
Cleveland Clinic urologists are playing leading roles in the development of next-generation prostate cancer biomarkers. One new test under investigation, prostate specific antigen/solvent interaction analysis (PSA/SIA), shows promise in improving the diagnostic accuracy of screening and early detection strategies by differentiating PSA structural changes induced by cancer from those of benign glands.
Help for Patients Requiring Reoperative, Complex Colorectal Surgeries
Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeons are among the nation’s most experienced in reoperative, complex cases. Discover how our team can help your patients.
Nurses Create a Model to Enhance the Float Experience
Nurses at Cleveland Clinic developed the Float Ally Model to help cross-unit floats acclimate to new units, feel more comfortable and ultimately provide better patient care.