The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Technology Will Revolutionize Cardiology Practice
Portable ORs, using thoughts to control motions, and auto-anesthesia--these are some of the technologies that will transform the practice of cardiology.
Combo Regimen Prolongs PFS/Hurts Quality of Life in Ovarian Cancer
A combination regimen of docetaxel and carboplatin prolongs PFS in recurrent ovarian cancer but decreases quality of life.
Pulmonary Hypertension: Predictors of Prognosis
Among the top study results presented during this session at the ACC 59th Annual Scientific Session, here are three focusing on pulmonary hypertension.
Hypertension and the Artery Wall
During the meeting, there were hundred of poster presentations. Hypertension-specific posters are profiled here.
Hypertension and Heart Failure
In yet another outstanding set of poster presentations, the following were among the best under the heading "hypertension and heart failure."
Exercise and Vascular Modulation
These three posters presented at the conference stood out under the "exercise and vascular modulation" heading.
Cryoballoon Better than Drug Therapy for Eliminating Paroxysmal Afib
A cryoablation catheter system was nearly 10 times more effective than standard drug therapy in eliminating intermittent atrial fibrillation and equally safe.
Gardasil Reduces Post-Surgery Reoccurrence of HPV-related Disease
Gardasil, a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, also reduces the likelihood of recurrence after surgery by 40%.
NCCN Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Updates
This year's updates parse sarcomas, emphasize the importance of accurate pathology evaluations, and examine the value of molecular testing.
Reviewing Initial Therapy and Maintenance in NSCLC
NCCN included a dinner symposium on Maintenance Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Myocardial Ischemia/Infarction: Biomarker Implications
Several studies were presented under the topic of biomarker implications in myocardial ischemia/infarction at the ACC.10.
Hospitalization and Mortality in Heart Failure
There were several very good studies presented during this poster session at ACC.10. Here, the best are highlighted.
Overview of NCCN Colon and Rectal Guideline Updates
Paul F. Engstrom, MD, reviewed the recent changes to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for colon and rectal cancer.
NCCN Acute Myeloid Leukemia Updates
At NCCN, B. Douglas Smith, MD, presented updates to the NCCN Acute Myeloid Leukemia Guidelines.
NCCN Occult Primary Guidelines Update
At NCCN, David Ettinger, MD, presented updates to the NCCN Occult Primary Guidelines.
Session Provides Two Perspectives on Healthcare Reform Debate
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Chris Jennings discussed the state of health care reform.
Heart Songs at ACC.10: A Multimedia Learning Experience
ACC.10 workshop offers unique, visually engaging way to learn cardiac auscultation.
Catheter Repair of Leaky Mitral Valve Alternative to Surgery
Patients with mitral regurgitation treated with the MitraClip valve repair system experience fewer complications compared to patients treated with surgery.
Hypertension Effects on the Left Ventricle
Highlights from studies on the hypertension effects on the left ventricle, from posters presented at the 59th Annual Scientific Sessions of the ACC.
The Best on Angiotensin Receptor Blockers from Day 1
Poster presentations focused on angiotensin receptor blockers from the ACC 59th Annual Scientific Session.
Highlights from the Best Poster Award Competition
Poster highlights from the the 59th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology.
NCCN Breast Cancer Updates
An NCCN panel reviewed changes to the NCCN Breast Cancer Guidelines for invasive breast cancer.
NCCN Developing Guidelines for Specialty Pharmacy in Oncology
Specialty pharmacies are meant to address gaps in care provided by community pharmacy practices.
HPV Oncogenic in Head and Neck and Anal Cancer
For some time, medical science has recognized that the human papilloma virus (HPV) causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer.
Don't Say You Can't Do It: Social Media and Health 2.0 Tools
Ted Eytan, MD, and Holly Potter, discussed the power of health IT and social media to improve the quality of healthcare.
Telemedicine: A Stroke of Genius
Consider this a call to action. Telemedicine needs more attention in neurology practices and hospitals
Teach, Listen, and Learn: Successful EHR Implementation
Kathryn Kern-Stout, MD, MBA, discussed some of the challenges her institution had to overcome during the EHR selection and implementation process.
By Golly, It Works! EHR Success Story: Part 2
Allison Connelly-Flores, Urban Health Care, Inc, told her story about despair, faith, hope, frustration, jubilation, and, through all of these things, success.
By Golly, It Works! EHR Success Story: Part 1
Many physicians have already taken the step to implement an EHR, and some have not failed at it... yet, anyway.
Heavyweight Healthcare Bloggers Invade HIMSS
One of the ongoing sessions is the panelist of healthcare bloggers, and each day presents a different panel of recognizable voices.