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AHA: Candesartan protects against cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients in PRADA
Candesartan prevents early decrease in LVEF during breast cancer adjuvant therapy.
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Lusutrombopag is effective for thrombocytopenia in liver disease
Key clinical point: In a phase III trial, lusutrombopag was found to reduce the need for platelet transfusion in chronic liver disease patients...
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ACS: Watchful waiting for some rectal cancers almost ready for ‘prime time’
Key clinical point: Organ preservation seems to be a valid option when locally advanced rectal cancers respond completely to neoadjuvant therapy....
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Expert outlines priorities for colorectal cancer biomarkers
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What’s on tap at ASH 2015
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Multiple myeloma advances in diagnosis, staging, therapy extend survival
Can myeloma be cured? With multiple therapies and refinements in diagnostic and staging criteria, risk stratification, and transplantation, the...
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Timing of irradiation affects RCCs
ANAHEIM, CA—The timing of gamma irradiation influences in vitro characteristics of red cell concentrates (RCCs), according to a new study. The...
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ASTRO: Metformin use during radiotherapy associated with better gynecologic cancer outcomes
Key clinical point: Metformin could improve responses to radiation therapy but data are hypothesis generating at this stage. Major finding:...
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Experimental LOXO-101 induces regression in several hard-to-treat cancers
Key clinical point:Inhibition of TRK gene fusion products is a novel strategy for treating cancer. Major finding: Three of three patients...
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ITC 2015: Review IDs features to aid thyroid lymphoma diagnosis
Rapidly enlarging thyroid masses with compressive symptoms may signal thyroid lymphoma, according to findings from a review of cases at the Mayo...
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Decision model shows prophylactic double mastectomy more costly to patients
Key clinical point: Unilateral mastectomy costs less and provides better quality of life than contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in younger...