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Greater Transparency of Oncologists’ Pharma Relationships Needed
Reducing industry payments to hematologists and oncologists could benefit patients, say experts.
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More Illnesses Possible Related Linked to Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin Reported
This report follows a CDC advisory published in April 2024 of at least 22 people from 11 states who reported serious reactions after receiving...
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In Some Patients, Antiseizure Medications Can Cause Severe Skin Reactions
Incidence of benign skin reactions such as morbilliform exanthematous eruptions, which account for 95% of cutaneous adverse drug reactions, ranges...
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Should Cancer Trial Eligibility Become More Inclusive?
A new study highlights the potential benefits of broadening eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
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Weight Loss Drugs Cut Cancer Risk in Diabetes Patients
Researchers examine electronic health records of patients who had type 2 diabetes, no prior diagnosis of obesity-related cancers, and had been...
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Urticaria Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Researchers compare the incident cancer risk between patients with urticaria and the general population using data from Danish healthcare...
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Time Warp: Fax Machines Still Common in Oncology Practice. Why?
Oncologists are among the many specialists across the country at the mercy of telecopiers.
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Cancer Drug Shortages Continue in the US, Survey Finds
Not having enough of a significant spectrum of generic chemotherapies and supportive care medications is an ongoing issue, NCCN surveys suggest....
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FDA Proposes that Interchangeability Status for Biosimilars Doesn’t Need Switching Studies
The new draft guidance reflects updated scientific thinking on biosimilars, the agency said.
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Neurofilament Light Chain Detects Early Chemotherapy-Related Neurotoxicity
“Nfl after a single cycle could detect axonal degeneration,” says the lead author of new research.
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Oncology Mergers Are on the Rise. How Can Independent Practices Survive?
The number of community practices acquired by hospitals nearly tripled from 2010 to 2020, according to a report from COA.