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November 24, 2021
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VIDEO: Examining yield of H. pylori biopsies after negative tests

VIDEO: Examining yield of <i>H. pylori</i> biopsies after negative tests

C. Jonathan D. Foster, DO, FACOI, spoke with Healio about the utility of repeat Helicobacter pylori biopsies in patients with previously negative tests.

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November 14, 2021
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Aldafermin fails to significantly improve fibrosis on liver biopsy in NASH

Aldafermin fails to significantly improve fibrosis on liver biopsy in NASH

Aldafermin did not reach statistical significance on dose-dependent improvement in fibrosis on liver biopsy in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, according to a presentation at The Liver Meeting Digital Experience.

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November 07, 2021
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Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated AKI varies, often with prolonged delay

Lower baseline eGFR, use of proton pump inhibitors and extrarenal immune-related adverse events are independent risk factors for AKI in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to data presented at ASN Kidney Week.

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September 30, 2021
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Substantial variability in kidney biopsy decisions, established guidelines needed

Substantial variability in kidney biopsy decisions, established guidelines needed

When asked how the decision to perform a kidney biopsy was determined, nephrologists responded with substantial variability. According to data published in Kidney Medicine, several factors go into the decision.

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September 22, 2021
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FDA grants marketing authorization for software to detect prostate cancer

FDA grants marketing authorization for software to detect prostate cancer

The FDA authorized marketing of software designed to help pathologists detect prostate cancer.

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May 13, 2021
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Aqueous humor holds potential as surrogate biopsy of retinoblastoma

Aqueous humor holds potential as surrogate biopsy of retinoblastoma

WAILEA, Hawaii — New research using liquid biopsy presents a new opportunity for treating retinoblastoma.

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February 10, 2021
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Interventions may reduce patient distress during bone marrow biopsy

Interventions may reduce patient distress during bone marrow biopsy

Patients undergoing bone marrow biopsy would respond favorably to interventions intended to improve their experience, according to study results presented at TCT Meetings Digital Experience.

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February 05, 2021
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Synovial imaging, biopsy fall short of 'the promised land' to guide RA therapy

Synovial imaging, biopsy fall short of 'the promised land' to guide RA therapy

Advanced imaging and biopsy of the synovium have not led clinicians to “the promised land” in terms of guiding treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a speaker at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician symposium.

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July 23, 2020
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Delays in cancer diagnoses amid COVID-19 signal downstream effect on long-term outcomes

Delays in cancer diagnoses amid COVID-19 signal downstream effect on long-term outcomes

Strategies must be implemented to ensure individuals receive appropriate cancer screening and care amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to studies presented at American Association for Cancer Research Virtual Meeting: COVID-19 and Cancer.

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April 30, 2020
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Study: Kidney biopsy cores are safe to obtain in patients with diabetes

Obtaining research kidney biopsy cores in patients with diabetes was safe with no clear evidence of a negative impact, according to findings from a recently published study.

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