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The Write Stuff - Spring 2020 (Vol. 17, No. 2), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2020

• How to discuss your study's limitations effectively
• Reference letters vs. letters of support for NIH grant applications: What's the difference?
• NCI Bottom Line blog offers insight into grant funding and budgets
• Dissertations, Text Recycling, and Self-Plagiarism
• NIH Increases the use of Notices of Special Interest
• Tips for using Track Changes in Microsoft Word

1. President's Office Records, 1941-1998, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

Director's Office Records: Ernst Bertner and R. Lee Clark Archives

The President's Office Records include materials generated and received by the President of the institution, and his staff, during his time in office. The early records also include the materials generated and received by the Director of the institution, and his staff, prior to the time the position of President existed. Additionally, there are records from the President Emeritus office included in the record group.

The Write Stuff - Winter 2020 (Vol. 17, No. 1), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2020

• Best practices for sharing confidential materials outside MD Anderson
• 11th edition of the AMA Manual of Style to be published this month
• MD Anderson’s policies on disclosure of foreign relationships
• New NIH grant application instructions and forms coming in spring 2020
• Cabell’s Blacklist
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Hybrid journal and mirror journal

The Write Stuff - Autumn 2019 (Vol.16, No.4), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2019

• Scientific Publications and the Research Medical Library join forces, expand services
• Incorporating sex as a biological variable in NIH grant applications
• Hyperlinks in NIH grant applications
• Altmetrics: Looking beyond citation analysis to measure impact
• Guidelines for reporting your research methods to improve reproducibility and rigor
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Core Grant

The Write Stuff - Summer 2019 (Vol. 16, No. 3), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2019

• Using Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) to enhance rigor and reproducibility
• Court ruling sheds light on publishing giant OMICS International
• Manuscript presentation tips to improve the peer review process
• How to insert Greek letters, symbols, and other special characters in Word documents
• Changes to Plan S give researchers and publishers time to adapt
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Hanging indent

The Write Stuff - Spring 2019 (Vol.16, No.2), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2019

• Setting up a writing critique group
• NIH clarifies terminology regarding rigor of the prior research
• Scientific Publications’ grant proposal editing service
• European Plan S aims to mandate open access by 2020
• NIH tip: Check your funding opportunity announcement 30 days before submitting your grant application
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: “Blinded” peer review and clinical trials

The Write Stuff - Winter 2019 (Vol.16, No.1), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2019

• Grant Writers' seminars return in March
• How to disagree with an NIH research grant proposal review
• Using Publons to track and show peer reviews
• Journal initiatives aim to improve transparency and reproducibility
• New NIH videos demystify the grant review process
• NIH launches new version of NIH Data Book including 2018 funding statistics
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Sentence case and title case

The Write Stuff - Autumn 2018 (Vol.15, No.4), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2018

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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 08, August 2018, Angie N. Meus, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• High-Dose Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer: trial tests whether radiomodulating agent GC4419 can enable higher doses of stereotactic body radiation therapy
• Image-Guided Cordotomy for Cancer Pain: Computed tomography-guided cordotomy relieves cancer-related refractory pain
• Esophageal, Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction: Advanced surgical techniques restore digestive continuity
• Therapy Preserves Swallowing Function: New trial tests different swallowing therapy regimens for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
• OncoLog Says Farewell

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 07, July 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• FGFR Inhibition for Bladder Cancer: Erdafitinib has favorable response rate in advanced bladder cancers, including those that do not respond to immunotherapy
• INBRIEF: Targeted Therapies Matched to Tumor-Specific Mutations Prolong Survival
• Managing High-Risk Breast Lesions: Strong provider recommendation for preventive therapy increases its use in women with lobular carcinoma in situ, atypical hyperplasia
• Aerosolized Gemcitabine for Pulmonary Metastases: Clinical trials tests novel chemotherapy delivery system for patients with lung metastases from osteosarcoma or other solid tumors
• HOUSE CALL: What the national Cancer Institute Does- Resources for cancer patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers

The Write Stuff - Summer 2018 (Vol. 15, No. 3), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2018

• Celebrating 70 years of serving MD Anderson
• Do grant reviewers read reference lists?
• NIH encourages authors to publish NIH-funded research only in reputable journals
• Preliminary data and R01 grants
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: First person

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 05-06, May - June 2018, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Breast Cancer Treatment without Surgery: New approach may let certain breast cancer patients who respond to systemic therapy forgo surgery
• INBRIEF: Targeted Drug BLU-667 Shows Promise against Solid Tumors with RET Alterations
• Diet May Improve Gut Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Trial tests whether adding beans to diet affects markers of cancer risk, metabolic health
• TRK Inhibition Shows Activity in Solid Tumors: Early results of clinical trials for adult, pediatric patients with NTRK gene fusions show promise
• HOUSE CALL: Preparing for Natural Disasters-People with cancer or other chronic illnesses should take extra precautions

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 04, April 2018, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Hunger Training Helps Manage Weight, May Reduce Cancer Risk: Clinical Trial tests weight loss strategy to reduce cancer risk in obese participants
• Re-Irradiation for Recurrent Head and Neck cancer: Stereotactic techniques enable re-irradiation of unresectable tumors
• Dermoscopy for Early Detection of Melanoma. Other Skin Cancers: MD Anderson physicians train clinicians in underserved areas to use dermoscopy, which can help avoid unnecessary biopsy
• HOUSE CALL: Alcohol-Related cancers-Drinking alcohol increases risk of several types of cancer

The Write Stuff - Spring 2018 (Vol. 15, No. 2), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2018

• What is a PMCID and how do I get one?
• Updates to ClinicalTrials.gov
• EndNote Manuscript Matcher helps authors identify journals
• NIH grant applications: Where should the preliminary data go?
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: h-index

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 03, March 2018, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Local Consolidative Therapy Plus Immunotherapy or Targeted Agents for NSCLC: Clinical trials explore surgery/radiation plus immune checkpoint or tyrosine kinase inhibitors for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
• INBRIEF: CAR T Cells Elicit Durable Responses in Large B Cell Lymphoma
• Managing Opioid Use in Cancer Patients: Vigilance and interventions ensure patient safety
• Hepatitis C Virus Linked to Head and Neck Cancers: Association of HCV with extrahepatic cancers has implications for HCV testing, treatment
• HOUSE CALL: Understanding cancer Risk and Risk factors-Your risk factors might affect your need for cancer screening

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 02, February 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer: Clinical trials expand treatment options for patients with primary liver cancer
• Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer May Avoid Heart Damage: Trial compares cardiotoxicity of proton-and photon-based radiation therapy to the breast/chest wall and lymph nodes
• New targeted Therapies for Leukemia: New treatments target CD123, BCL2 proteins in acute myelogenous leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm
• HOUSE CALL: Supportive Care for Cancer Patients- Supportive care treats the whole patient, not just the cancer

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 01, January 2018, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Immunotherapy for Genitourinary Cancers: Clinical trials explore immune checkpoint inhibitors for bladder, kidney, prostate cancers
• Active Surveillance for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: COMET trial compares frequent mammography to standard treatment with surgery
• Radiation Plus Chemotherapy for Nasal NK T Cell Lymphoma: Clinical trial may standardize treatment for rare cancer
• HOUSE CALL: Mammography Is Essential for Breast cancer Screening- FDA warns against clinics that advertise screening without mammography
• USEFULRESOURCES: Videoconferences Allow Collaboration in Cancer Prevention, Treatment, Survivorship

The Write Stuff - Winter 2018 (Vol. 15, No. 1), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2018

• Information Security’s “questionable journal” initiative flags potentially predatory publishers and sponsors
• Communicating with your editor to make the most of the help you receive
• NIH’s Next Generation Researchers Initiative
• Scientific Publications offers writing consultation services
• Getting to know the NIH grant programs
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Gold, platinum, and green open access

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 11-12, November - December 2017, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Neuromodulation, pharmacological treatments show promise against peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients.
• Treating Tobacco Addiction: MD Anderson provides pharmacotherapy, counseling to help smokers quit plus cessation education, resources for community practitioners
• HOUSE CALL: Smoking-Related Cancers- Cancer risks from tobacco are not limited to the lungs, but quitting reduces these risks

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 10, October 2017, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Organ-Sparing Therapy for Esophageal Cancer: Endoscopic surgery, ablation treat early-stage cancer, dysplasia while avoiding esophagectomy.
• INBRIEF: Surgeons Perform Unique Allogeneic Soft Tissue Transplant Between Identical Twins
• Advances in Breast Reconstruction: New reconstruction techniques increase breast cancer surgical options, improve cosmetic outcomes.
• HOUSE CALL: Facing the Financial Burden of Cancer Treatment-Talking to care team, seeking out resources are important steps in managing cancer-related financial stress
• INBRIEF: Proton Therapy plus Chemotherapy Shows Promise in Lung Cancer Trial

The Write Stuff - Autumn 2017 (Vol. 14, No. 4), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2017

• ICMJE member journals to begin requiring data sharing statements
• Online tools for researchers
• Changes to NIH forms for studies involving human subjects
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Text recycling

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 09, September 2017, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Spinal Metastases: Laser technique may be alternative to open surgery prior to stereotactic radiation therapy for metastases adjacent to the spinal cord.
• Immunotherapy Plus Targeted Therapy for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: Trial combines atezolizumab with targeted or cytotoxic agents for patients with anaplastic or poorly differentiated thyroid cancer.
• A New era in Follicular Lymphoma: Newly approved drugs, clinical trials represent shift from cytotoxic to targeted and immunotherapeutic agents.
• HOUSE CALL: Understanding Clinical Trials- Trials provide access to new cancer treatments
• INBRIEF: Repeat Surgery for Close Margins May Be Unnecessary for DCIS Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 08, August 2017, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Immunotherapy for Smoldering Myeloma: Clinical trials test PD-1, DC38 inhibitors to delay progression from premalignant disease to multiple myeloma.
• Malignant Pheochromocytoma and Sympathetic Paraganglioma Research: Studies may expand treatment options for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumors.
• Hypofractionated Partial-Breast Irradiation: Clinical trial tests 10-day external-beam radiation therapy regimen after lumpectomy for patients with early-stage breast cancer.
• HOUSE CALL: Support for Cancer Patients: Patients, caregivers find many types of support from various organizations

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 07, July 2017, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• RAS Mutations and Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: Gene mutations may have implications for local therapy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer.
• Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: Clinical trial may clarify which patients with prostate cancer will benefit from active surveillance rather than immediate treatment.
• Gut Microbiome May Affect Immunotherapy Response in Melanoma: Metastatic melanoma patients who experience responses to checkpoint inhibitors have a distinct gut bacterial genetic signature.
• HOUSE CALL: Cancer-Related fatigue-Tips for fighting fatigue

The Write Stuff - Summer 2017 (Vol. 14, No. 3), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2017

• Grant Writers' seminars return in October
• Increase INTEREST in your grant proposals
• Academic search engine optimization: Help readers find your research
• Plagiarism policies of journals preferred by MD Anderson authors
• Tips for writing Introduction sections for NIH “resubmission” grant applications
• Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Journalology

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 05-06, May - June 2017, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt, Kathryn Hale

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Chimeric Antigen Receptor-Directed Natural Killer Cells for B Cell Malignancies: New take on an experimental therapy holds promise for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, other lymphoid cancers.
• Preoperative Exercise Program for Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Prehabilitation regimen to improve functional status during chemotherapy evaluated in clinical trials.
• Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Clinical Trial will evaluate immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with operable early-stage disease.
• HOUSE CALL: Genetic Screening for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Genetic counseling, testing help people assess, manage cancer risk

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 04, April 2017, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Advances in Surgical Management of Lymphedema: New options reduce edema in limbs, improve quality of life for cancer patients with lymphedema.
• Noncytotoxic First-Line Therapy for Mantle Cell Lymphoma: First-line therapy with targeted and immunotherapy agents produces high response rates in mantle cell lymphoma.
• Reports from the Survivorship Research Symposium: Research on BK virus, heart failure, and aspiration in cancer survivors.
• HOUSE CALL: Types of Immunotherapy for Cancer: Understanding different approaches to immunotherapy

The Write Stuff - Spring 2017 (Vol. 14, No. 2), Research Medical Library

Write Stuff 2017

• GrantScoop helps researchers find funding opportunities
• New NIH guidance on citing interim research products in grant applications: a note of caution
• Update on Beall’s list of suspected predatory journals and publishers
• Using double and single quotation marks
• Grant guidance and upcoming grant deadlines
• -- Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: PMID and PMCID

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 03, March 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Brandon C. Strubberg

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma: Clinical trials test innovative immunotherapy approaches against brain tumors.
• Virus-Specific T Cells Treat Posttransplant Infections: Banked T cells offer "off-the-shelf" therapy for patients with BK virus, JC virus, Cytomegalovirus infections after stem cell transplant.
• Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Oropharyngeal Cancer: Clinical trial compares outcomes of intensity-modulated proton therapy, standard radiation therapy.
• HOUSE CALL: Lung Cancer Screening-Low-dose computed tomography can detect lung cancer early

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 02, February 2017, Jill Delsigne, Christina Bennett, Laura Russell

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Fallopian Tube Removal May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk: Alternative approach to prophylactic surgery for women with BRCA mutations averts early menopause.
• Highlights from the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: MD Anderson researchers present findings regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment.
• INBRIEF: Locoregional Restaging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer with Mammography and Ultrasonography May Help Detect Additional Lesions
• HOUSE CALL: Stem Cell Transplant Terms: Helpful definitions for patients and families
• USEFUL RESOURCES: Algorithms for Managing Treatment-Related Conditions