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De-escalated adjuvant chemotherapy effective for high-risk retinoblastoma
A shortened adjuvant chemotherapy regimen improved outcomes for infants with unilateral pathologic high-risk retinoblastoma, according to study results.
Person-centered language in oncology helps people ‘feel genuinely cared for’
When referring to individuals with cancer, emphasizing the person rather than the condition improves patient morale and refocuses clinicians on the mission of patient-centered care, according to an opinion paper published in JAMA Oncology.
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ACR Convergence 2024: Attendance tips for a meeting that ‘can be simply overwhelming’
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Novel approach shows ‘promising’ potential to prevent brain metastases
A novel therapeutic approach could intercept rogue cancer cells before they develop into brain metastases, according to study findings.
Vitamin K reduces frequency, severity of nocturnal leg cramps
Vitamin K2 reduced the frequency, intensity and duration of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults, findings from randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.
Anticoagulant therapy reduces risks for vision loss, stroke in giant cell arteritis
Patients with giant cell arteritis who use anticoagulants demonstrate lower risks for vision loss, stroke and other cranial ischemic complications, according to data published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Atmo capsule may offer ‘potential replacement’ for nixed SmartPill in motility disorders
PHILADELPHIA — An ingestible gas-sensing capsule from Atmo Biosciences showed “substantial agreement” with the discontinued Medtronic wireless motility device for measuring regional transit times in gastrointestinal motility disorders.
Pegcetacoplan may lower proteinuria substantially in C3 glomerulopathy
SAN DIEGO — Pegcetacoplan may offer a clinical strategy to stabilize kidney function and reduce proteinuria significantly for patients with C3 glomerulopathy or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, data show.
Patients in socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods more likely to have severe RRD
Patients who reside in socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods have a higher chance to present with more severe rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, according to a study.
Immediate weight-bearing post ankle ligament surgery may yield faster recovery vs. casting
According to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, immediate weight-bearing after arthroscopic ankle ligament repair may yield faster return to walking compared with cast immobilization.
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