Smoking increases risk of death of breast cancer patients

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Abstract Association between active smoking and risk of death among breast cancer patients reported in previous studies has been inconsistent. We investigated the association between active and passive smoking and risk of all-cause and breast cancer-specific death among female breast cancer patients in relation to menopausal and tumor estrogen/progesterone receptor (ER/PR) status. This study included Read more about Smoking increases risk of death of breast cancer patients[…]

Patient-doctor relationship affects success of depression therapy.

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Abstract Background: Previous studies have shown that in psychotherapy alliance is a predictor of symptomatic change, even while accounting for the temporal precedence between alliance and symptoms. However, the extent to which alliance predicts outcomes in psychopharmacology is yet to be fully investigated considering the fact that alliance can be the result, rather than the Read more about Patient-doctor relationship affects success of depression therapy.[…]

Do Smartphones pose danger to cardiac devices??

Posted on June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Although it is a rare occurrence, it can still happen: smartphones can disrupt the function of cardiac devices and thus pose a danger to its wearers. This is the result of a German study that was presented at the meeting of the European Society of Cardiology (EHRA EUROPACE – CARDIOSTIM) in Milan (Italy). Physicians Read more about Do Smartphones pose danger to cardiac devices??[…]