Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Work of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network


A strong believer in evidence-based medicine, Dr. Matthew Taub has treated people with a variety of cancers over the course of his 20-year career. Practicing at Optimum Oncology Hematology Associates in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Dr. Matthew Taub adheres to the guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for decisions regarding chemotherapy and other treatments. 

A large part of the NCCN organization is its Oncology Research Program (ORP), which aims to enhance patient quality of life and reduce cancer-related deaths by advancing research in the field. To work toward its goals, ORP supports oncology preclinical, translational, and clinical research at NCCN member institutions. 

NCCN also actively works with industry drug developers to ensure effective communication across the industry. To date, NCCN ORP has allocated millions of dollars in research grants to fund investigator-initiated trials that push the boundaries of medical knowledge and seek answers to important research questions.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Memorial Hospital Miramar Nurtures Babies with Specially Designed NICU


An experienced oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Matthew Taub practices at Optimum Oncology Hematology Associates in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Matthew Taub, MD, is a member of the multidisciplinary committee at Memorial Hospital Miramar.

Located in Miramar, Florida, Memorial Hospital Miramar features a family birthing center and a level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 16 private patient rooms. Memorial Hospital Miramar NICU is equipped to care for neonates born at 28 weeks and later. 

The hospital invited a team of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and parents to collaborate on the NICU design, which aims to provide an environment that feels like home. The unit has a special focus on privacy to allow bonding moments that nurture babies. In addition to the latest medical equipment, the NICU features ambient lighting that simulates night and day so babies develop a circadian rhythm that promotes healing and development.