Cancer Biology

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Cancer Biology CANCER HALLMARKS & STEM CELLS Alexander Drilon Hallmarks of Cancer CAs share a set of common distinctive & complementary capabilities that enable tumor growth & met dissemination (Cell…

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Molecular Diagnostics

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Molecular Diagnostics SEQUENCING Chung-Han Lee Classic Sanger Sequencing Developed in 1977 by Frederick Sanger & colleagues Required reagents DNA template (what you want to seq) DNA primer (known seq) dNTPs…

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Radiation Oncology

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Radiation Oncology BASIC RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PHYSICS Gaorav P. Gupta Barry S. Rosenstein Definitions Ionizing Radiation (IR): Photons that have adequate energy to eject orbital electrons from target molecules X-rays:…

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Clinical Research Methods

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Clinical Research Methods PHASE I CLINICAL TRIALS Connie Lee Batlevi David R. Spriggs Phase 0 Trials Proof of concept trials designed to be first in human (Nat Rev Cancer 2007;7:131)…

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General Oncology

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General Oncology CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY Anita Kumar Victoria Blinder Cancer Epidemiology Research Methods Epidemiology: Study of distribution, determinants, & outcomes of cancer at a population level; applies public health or policy…

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The Future of Infusion Nursing A Global Approach

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The Future of Infusion Nursing A Global Approach Sharon M. Weinstein KEY TERMS Brain Drain Credentialing Dual Missions Excellence Globalization Interdisciplinary Education Leadership Research Resilience Shifting Paradigms Strategic Partnering Technology…

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Infusion Therapy across the Continuum of Care

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Infusion Therapy across the Continuum of Care Sharon M. Weinstein KEY TERMS Ambulatory Infusion Centers CMS HCPCS Coding Home Health Care Hospice Infusion Suites Long-Term Care Medicare Pay for Performance…

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Pediatric Infusion Therapy

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Pediatric Infusion Therapy Wendi S. Redfern Jeanne E. Braby KEY TERMS Developmental Stage Maintenance Fluids Methemoglobinemia Pain management: BSPECLD Thermoregulation Total Nutrient Admixture Umbilical access INFUSION THERAPY IN INFANTS AND…

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Infusion Therapy in an Older Adult

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Infusion Therapy in an Older Adult Sherry Cannizzo Susan Gresser KEY TERMS Functionality Homeostasis Hypodermoclysis Older Adult Physical Capacity DEMOGRAPHICS: AN AGING POPULATION Although people age at different rates, changes…

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Pain Management

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Pain Management Deborah L. Gentile Barbara St. Marie KEY TERMS Dermatomes Epidural Intraspinal Intrathecal Lock-Out Interval Multimodal Analgesia Persistent Pain Range Orders Titration to Effect ROLE OF NURSES IN PAIN…

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