Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolic Disease, Version 1.2015.

The NCCN Guidelines for Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolic Disease outline strategies for treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adult patients with a diagnosis of cancer or for whom cancer is clinically suspected. VTE is a common complication in patients with cancer, which places them at greater risk for morbidity and mortality. Therefore, risk-appropriate prophylaxis is an essential component for the optimal care of inpatients and outpatients with cancer.

Extending submarine crew survival by reducing CO2 production with quickly reversible sedation.

Introduction: CO2 accumulation may limit crew survival in a disabled submarine. Reversible sedation using diazepam and flumazenil was proposed to reduce CO2 production.

Methods: Two groups of three resting subjects were studied during a 48-h placebo phase with diazepam and flumazenil placebos, followed by a 48-h drug phase with oral diazepam to induce sedation and intranasal flumazenil to reverse it.

Chronic pelvic pain in women of childbearing age.

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this article is to summarize new findings in the area of chronic pelvic pain in women of childbearing age.

Recent Findings: Particular attention over the past few years has been paid to the multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and treating chronic pelvic pain, because it is common knowledge that different medical specialties very often deal with patients affected by this condition.

Summary: A classification of chronic pelvic pain is presented, along with the recommended evaluation, diagnostic investigations, and treatment of this condition, based on recent reports in the literature.