Cancer
Global longitudinal strain predicts CV risk in immune checkpoint inhibitor-related myocarditis
Patients with myocarditis related to immune checkpoint inhibitors and either a preserved or reduced ejection fraction had a reduced global longitudinal strain, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
GI bleeding may increase cancer risk in AF with anticoagulation
Bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract increased risk for incident colorectal cancer in patients with atrial fibrillation who were treated with oral anticoagulants, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.
Surveys examine patient, dermatopathologist views on understanding of reports
Dermatopathology reports may need to be redesigned to increase patient comprehension due to the lack of understanding patients have of current reports, according to a research letter published in JAMA Dermatology.
Mental health benefits of psilocybin last nearly 5 years for cancer patients
A single dose of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy may significantly improve psychiatric distress in patients with cancer for nearly 5 years after administration, according to study findings published in Journal of Psychopharmacology.
Incorporating belief in miracles into cancer care, other top stories in hematology/oncology
Long-term mortality after CLI diagnosis high, urgent action needed
The 4-year mortality rate after a diagnosis of critical limb ischemia is more than 50%, comparable to the deadliest cancers, which demands a nationally coordinated action plan, a speaker said at the International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy.
Will liquid biopsies be used routinely to screen for cancer?
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Oncologists must be ‘very cautious’ as liquid biopsy use expands.”
‘Betting on a miracle’ a barrier to prognostic understanding among patients with advanced cancer
Religious belief can be a source of comfort and hope for patients with cancer and their families. Additionally, the advent of targeted cancer treatments has led to heightened expectations of beating the odds, even in cases of advanced disease.
Mortality rates decline among middle-aged, older adults with diabetes in Hong Kong
Adults with diabetes living in Hong Kong, particularly those older than 45 years, saw a drop in mortality due to all-causes, cardiovascular disease and cancer between 2001 and 2016, according to findings published in Diabetologia.
CDC: More than 15% of US adults physically inactive
More than 15% of adults in every U.S. state and territory are physically inactive, according to new CDC data.