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May 13, 2024
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Not all treatments created equal: Identifying barriers to immunotherapy for melanoma

Not all treatments created equal: Identifying barriers to immunotherapy for melanoma

Immunotherapy is a life-saving treatment for melanoma, but not all individuals have access to this treatment, according to a study.

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May 08, 2024
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Melanoma cases rise despite unchanging mortality rate

Melanoma cases rise despite unchanging mortality rate

Researchers found an inexplicable rise of melanoma incidences despite an unchanging mortality rate, according to a study.

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May 06, 2024
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Melanoma Monday: Military members at risk; sleep apnea may worsen outcomes

Melanoma Monday: Military members at risk; sleep apnea may worsen outcomes

Today is Melanoma Monday. The annual observance is intended to raise awareness about causes and symptoms of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

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May 02, 2024
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VIDEO: Keeping patients at the center of care essential in metastatic breast cancer

VIDEO: Keeping patients at the center of care essential in metastatic breast cancer

Paolo Tarantino, MD, discusses the role of collaborative management of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

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May 02, 2024
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VIDEO: ‘Many things coming of age’ in metastatic breast cancer research

VIDEO: ‘Many things coming of age’ in metastatic breast cancer research

Paolo Tarantino, MD, speaks with Healio about future research directions in metastatic breast cancer.

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May 02, 2024
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VIDEO: Coming years may see new approvals in metastatic breast cancer

VIDEO: Coming years may see new approvals in metastatic breast cancer

Healio spoke with Paolo Tarantino, MD, about treatments in the pipeline for metastatic breast cancer.

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April 30, 2024
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Peanut allergen powder yields fewer epinephrine-treated reactions vs. other treatments

Peanut allergen powder yields fewer epinephrine-treated reactions vs. other treatments

Patients experienced fewer reactions that required epinephrine during oral immunotherapy with peanut allergen powder compared with other immunotherapy methods, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

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April 30, 2024
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Guidelines: Optimizing vaccinations a ‘critical component’ of effective cancer care

Guidelines: Optimizing vaccinations a ‘critical component’ of effective cancer care

New guidelines for vaccinating adults with solid or hematologic cancers detailed the importance of vaccination optimization, multidisciplinary coordination and vaccination of household members.

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April 30, 2024
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Icahn School of Medicine names new dean of translational research, therapeutic innovation

Icahn School of Medicine names new dean of translational research, therapeutic innovation

Miriam Merad, MD, PhD, has been appointed the new dean of translational research and therapeutic innovation at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine.

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April 29, 2024
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Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer

Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer

Tumor mutational burden may help predict benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to retrospective study results.

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