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Sotatercept promising for treatment of anemia in MDS
The phase 2 trial included patients who did not respond to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
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New hematologic, cardiovascular system link may have therapeutic implications
Early research sheds light on sex differences in thrombosis risk.
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Checkpoint inhibitors look safe in rheumatology patients
The Mayo Clinic analysis examines 16 patients with rheumatologic diseases and cancer who received checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
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Major medical, insurance, health groups agree on pre-auth improvement areas
Major hospital and health insurance groups, along with the AMA and APhA, agree on a statement of areas where the prior authorization process can...
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Surgical LAA occlusion tops anticoagulation for AF thromboprotection
Same protection, less bleeding.
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CHIP gets a 6-year extension in stopgap budget
Just 3 weeks before Congress might address other ACA-related issues.
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MGUS progression risk linked to IgM status
Significant differences were noted in the risk of progression between patients with IgM MGUS and those with non-IgM MGUS.
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CHIP out of cash amid government shutdown
Congress, President bicker while 9 million children lose insurance coverage.
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Earlier treatment but shorter survival: The rurality paradox in cancer
MONTREAL – Lower overall 1-year survival rates were seen for patients living in rural areas.
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STUDY: More mammograms after cost-sharing elimination
The elimination of cost sharing for mammograms under the ACA was associated with increased rates of using the service among older women, according...
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New multi-analyte blood test shows promise in screening for several common solid tumors
Newly developed CancerSEEK utilizes combined assays for genetic alterations and protein biomarkers and has the capacity to identify the presence...