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July 02, 2020
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CHAMP-HF: Certain factors confer improved LVEF in HFrEF

CHAMP-HF: Certain factors confer improved LVEF in HFrEF

In HF with reduced ejection fraction, factors such as HF duration, nonischemic cardiomyopathy and no coronary disease may be linked to improvements in left ventricular ejection fraction and better outcomes, researchers reported.

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June 28, 2020
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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer names fellowship, award recipients

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer announced its 2020 fellowship and award recipients.

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June 18, 2020
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Financial toxicity a lingering, often unexpected burden for cancer survivors

Financial toxicity a lingering, often unexpected burden for cancer survivors

The completion of active treatment is a milestone for all cancer survivors.

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June 17, 2020
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Selinexor could be new ‘backbone’ in myeloma treatment

Selinexor and daratumumab in combination with dexamethasone was effective in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to a presentation from ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program.

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June 16, 2020
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Selinexor combination ‘extremely effective’ in relapsed, refractory myeloma

Once weekly selinexor, carfilzomib and dexamethasone showed an overall response rate of 72% in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received a median of four lines of prior therapy, according to data presented at ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program.

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June 14, 2020
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VA telehealth intervention improves glycemic response for rural adults with diabetes

VA telehealth intervention improves glycemic response for rural adults with diabetes

A structured intervention that utilized the Department of Veterans Affairs network of home telehealth nurses was associated with a significant reduction in HbA1c that was sustained for 18 months among rural adults with type 2 diabetes.

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May 10, 2020
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VIDEO: Ophthalmologist discusses reopening strategy at large university eye center

VIDEO: Ophthalmologist discusses reopening strategy at large university eye center

In this video, Terry Kim, MD, president-elect of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and head of cornea and refractive surgery at Duke University Eye Center, discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and how the center plans to safely implement a reopening strategy toward performing elective eye surgery.

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April 15, 2020
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Study: Polymerase chain reaction for PJI diagnosis is not useful as standalone test

Study: Polymerase chain reaction for PJI diagnosis is not useful as standalone test

Multiplex polymerase chain reaction, which uses polymerase chain reaction to simultaneously amplify several different next-generation DNA sequences, had 25.6% sensitivity when performed using Musculoskeletal Infection Society criteria for aspirate or tissue samples collected during 93 revision primary total joint arthroplasties and 77 primary total joint arthroplasties, according to study results.

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April 02, 2020
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ASCRS algorithm addresses ocular surface disease in five steps

ASCRS algorithm addresses ocular surface disease in five steps

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery has a message for its membership and for the global community of ophthalmologists at large: Pay attention to the ocular surface before performing any type of refractive surgery.

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March 25, 2020
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Palliative care flourishing but ‘significant hurdles’ remain

Palliative care flourishing but ‘significant hurdles’ remain

With one in six cancer survivors reporting high-impact chronic pain that limits their life and work activities, palliative care increasingly has been recognized as an important component of cancer treatment and survivorship.

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