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March 27, 2022
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Learn these lessons in feminine leadership: Kindness, competency, compassion

Learn these lessons in feminine leadership: Kindness, competency, compassion

MIAMI – Leading like a woman requires leaders to have vision, compassion and intention while maintaining their expertise and competence in conjunction with kindness and empathy, according to a presenter at Scrubs and Heels Summit.

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March 23, 2022
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Hip angles differ in premature infants before, after 44 weeks corrected gestational age

Hip angles differ in premature infants before, after 44 weeks corrected gestational age

CHICAGO — Results presented here showed premature infants at high risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip had lower alpha angles and higher beta angles when screened before 44 weeks corrected gestational age.

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March 01, 2022
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FDA approves Vonjo for adults with myelofibrosis, thrombocytopenia

FDA approves Vonjo for adults with myelofibrosis, thrombocytopenia

The FDA granted accelerated approval to pacritinib for treatment of adults with myelofibrosis and thrombocytopenia.

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February 28, 2022
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Experts debate whether peanut sensitization can occur through the respiratory tract

Experts debate whether peanut sensitization can occur through the respiratory tract

PHOENIX — Whether environmental peanut sensitization can occur through the respiratory tract was a matter of debate here at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

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February 26, 2022
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Q&A: Consistent, timely exposures ‘key’ to infant food allergen introduction

Q&A: Consistent, timely exposures ‘key’ to infant food allergen introduction

PHOENIX — Allergens should not be avoided but rather introduced early and often into an infant’s diet to reduce risk for food allergy, according to a presentation at American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

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February 24, 2022
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Endocrine Society condemns Texas directive defining gender-affirming care as ‘child abuse’

Endocrine Society condemns Texas directive defining gender-affirming care as ‘child abuse’

The Endocrine Society is condemning a new directive issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defining gender care for adolescents as “child abuse,” according to a press release from the organization.

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February 21, 2022
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Ross procedure associated with better long-term survival vs. mechanical, biological AVR

Ross procedure associated with better long-term survival vs. mechanical, biological AVR

The Ross procedure for aortic valve replacement was associated with better long-term survival compared with biological and mechanical AVR, researchers reported.

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February 01, 2022
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Case study highlights Parkinson’s-like toxicity after BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy

Case study highlights Parkinson’s-like toxicity after BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy

Clinicians who treat patients with chimeric antigen receptor T cells have become adept at identifying and treating acute neurotoxicity, a common adverse event associated with the therapy.

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January 27, 2022
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Navigating treatment options in HER2-positive breast cancer

Navigating treatment options in HER2-positive breast cancer

Healio spoke with Amy Tiersten, MD, professor of medicine with Mount Sinai Hospital, about the treatment landscape in HER2-positive breast cancer.

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January 06, 2022
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Vaccine designed to prevent triple-negative breast cancer undergoes phase 1 trial

Vaccine designed to prevent triple-negative breast cancer undergoes phase 1 trial

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have initiated a first-of-its-kind study of a vaccine designed to ultimately prevent triple-negative breast cancer — the deadliest form of the disease.

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