Ars Technica

Using a prophylactic at work--a poll

...and of course by 'prophylactic' I'm referring to a toothbrush.<BR><BR>I just had an encounter with someone using a toothbrush in the restroom here at work. It struck me that I've seen a lot of ...
ascopubs.org

Prophylactic Interventions to Prevent Severe Skin Toxicities in Patients With Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Nivolumab + Ipilimumab With or Without Chemotherapy

The frequent occurrence of immune-related adverse events during immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly dermatologic toxicities, often necessitates ...
Washington Examiner

Rubio questions CDC on use of antibiotic as prophylactic against STIs

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is questioning the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over recent guidance for the prophylactic use of an antibiotic to prevent sexually transmitted infections, or STIs ...
Medscape

Routine Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation for SCLC Questioned

The benefit of prophylactic cranial irradiation in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) might be limited to patients with preexisting brain metastases, suggesting a role for active surveillance instead of ...
ascopubs.org

Prophylactic Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Asymptomatic Bone Metastases: A New Standard of Care or Need for More Data?

We read with interest the recent publication by Gillespie et al 1 on prophylactic radiation therapy (RT) for high-risk asymptomatic bone metastases. This multicenter, randomized phase II trial ...
Becker's ASC

Study: CPOE Systems Improve Prophylactic Antibacterial Use in Surgical Patients

Researchers found using a computer-based electronic order set helped facilitate timely discontinuation of postoperative antibacterials, according to a study published in the Journal of the American ...