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STS: Hybrid thoracic suite leverages CT’s imaging sensitivity
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Proper hydroxyurea dose tied to better survival in sickle cell anemia
Key clinical point: Proper hydroxyurea dose in adults with sickle cell anemia was linked to higher fetal hemoglobin levels, less organ dysfunction...
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VIDEO: Which lesions are best for bronchoscopic endoluminal treatment?
Promising lesions for bronchoscopic endoluminal treatment include endobronchial lesions and intraluminal exophytic tumors within the trachea or...
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Acupressure improves persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Acupressure is an easily learned, effective method for self-treatment of persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
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Research refining radiomic features for lung cancer screening
Key clinical point: Non-invasive radiomics is showing potential for reducing false positives by differentiating between benign and cancerous lung...
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Deciphering lung cancer biomarkers shrouded in tobacco smoke
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Everolimus is effective across diverse patients with GI neuroendocrine tumors
Key clinical point: Everolimus reduces the risk of progression or death across subgroups of patients who have advanced, progressive neuroendocrine...
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Radiolabeled somatostatin analog has good showing in midgut neuroendocrine tumors
Key clinical point: 177Lu-Dotatate appears efficacious and safe for the treatment of advanced midgut neuroendocrine tumors. Major finding: Median...
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Hypofractionated radiation emerges as new standard of care for prostate cancer
Key clinical point: Hypofractionated radiation therapy was not inferior to conventional radiation therapy in men with low-risk or predominantly...
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A call for definitive trial of statins in breast cancer
Observational evidence from studies with large patient numbers suggests statin therapy during treatment for breast cancer may protect against...
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Testicular cancer patients who fare well early on have smooth sailing thereafter
Key clinical point: The longer men lived without any recurrence, the greater their probability of remaining alive and disease free in the future....