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Medtronic to discontinue SmartPill capsule
A groundbreaking technology to pinpoint motility problems is being retired by its maker after 17 years on the market. Experts say there’s no easy...
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Key Abstracts in Early Breast Cancer From ASCO 2023
Dr Harold Burstein highlights abstracts in early breast cancer from ASCO 2023, including the NATALEE trial of CDK4/6 inhibitor ribociclib and a...
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Low-calorie tastes sweeter with a little salt
Plus: Indiana loses its biggest Butt, and sugarless sweeteners lose the aftertaste.
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Key Abstracts in Metastatic Breast Cancer From ASCO 2023
Dr Harold Burstein highlights abstracts in metastatic breast cancer from ASCO 2023, including data on antibody-drug conjugates from the TROPiCS-02...
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Observation recommended as first-line therapy in select cases of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Observation was the dominant choice, based on economic modeling showing it to offer both the highest utility and the lowest cost.
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Scripts surge for desiccated thyroid extract to treat hypothyroidism
Among first-time thyroid hormone prescriptions, those for DTE rose from 5.4% in 2010 to 10.2% in 2020.
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Proteomics reveals potential targets for drug-resistant TB
Apolipoproteins “may be involved in the pathogenesis of DR-TB by accelerating the formation of foamy macrophages and reducing cellular uptake of...
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Proposal to cap Part B pay on some drugs draws opposition
MedPAC’s recommendation on Part B add-on pay for costly drugs met strong resistance, but reactions were mixed to a plan to reduce reimbursement...
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New AGA CPU focuses on gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis
Clinical practice update authors suggest that G-POEM should be covered by health insurance.
Opinion
How not to establish rapport with your patient
With COVID waning and masks doffed, I've found myself back to handshaking.