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Family engagement can buffer early cognitive hit from SCD
WASHINGTON –
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Pancreatic cancer has a pancreatopathy distinct from type 2 diabetes
WASHINGTON – The relationship between pancreatic cancer and diabetes is complex, but certain pathological markers differentiate them.
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Rural cancer patients report faster care than urban counterparts
In contrast to previous studies, urban patients reported longer delays in care, scoring “Getting Care Quickly” 2.27 points lower than rural...
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Study pinpoints skin cancer risk factors after hematopoietic cell transplant
CHICAGO – Fitzpatrick skin types I and II boost risk 7- to 9-fold.
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FDA already balances safety, access to investigational drugs
A new study looks at the effectiveness of existing expanded access programs in the wake of enacting the Right to Try law.
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Low vitamin D linked with DVT in lupus patients
AMSTERDAM – A single-center review of thrombotic events in lupus patients showed a doubling of DVT risk when vitamin D levels fell below a certain...
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Anti-CD22 CAR T rescues kids with ALL after CD19 failure
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – A novel CAR T construct was effective for children with ALL in relapse after CD19-directed CAR T therapy.
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DLBCL survival improved with novel antibody-drug conjugate
Big survival gains were reported in patients with relapsed/refractory DLBCL treated with polatuzumab vedotin, bendamustine, and rituximab.
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SLN mapping is most cost-effective in low-risk endometrial carcinoma
Researchers created a model to compare efficacy and costs for sentinel lymph node mapping and selective and routine lymph node dissection.
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Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
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6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
Solid teamwork among physicians and nurses not only makes for a smoother work environment, it also helps to reduce medical errors and lower the...