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BRCA variants increase risk for multiple myeloma, particularly at younger age
Inherited variants in DNA repair genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 may increase risk for multiple myeloma, according to results of a retrospective study.
Orbital atherectomy not superior to balloon angioplasty for treatment of certain lesions
WASHINGTON — In patients with severely calcified coronary lesions eligible for either treatment, orbital atherectomy did not improve clinical or imaging outcomes compared with conventional balloon angioplasty, researchers reported.
Cancer clinical trials commonly use ‘two most inaccurate’ tests to measure kidney function
Most cancer clinical trials use inaccurate tests to evaluate kidney function when determining participant eligibility, according to results of a cross-sectional study.
As influence increases, digital opinion leaders need ‘guidelines and guardrails’
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — The influence digital opinion leaders have on health care stakeholders and patients will continue to grow as new opportunities for education and collaboration arise, according to a presenter at the COSMO Meeting.
Shared-care rheumatology clinic with virtual visits ‘successful by many metrics’
A shared-care rheumatology clinic, where a rheumatologist saw patients virtually after another health care professional performed an initial assessment, was “successful by many metrics” and led to travel cost savings, according to a study.
Cam over-resection more common than under-resection in failed hip arthroscopy
DENVER — Results presented here showed cam over-resection has become more than twice as common as cam under-resection among patients presenting for failed hip arthroscopy.
Ohio State names new medical oncology director
Christian Rolfo, MD, PhD, MBA, will be the director of the division of medical oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, as of Aug. 15.
Pulsed field ablation for AF may reduce arrhythmia burden better than thermal ablation
Pulsed field ablation lowered the odds of high residual atrial arrhythmia burden compared with thermal ablation for patients with atrial fibrillation at 1 year, according to a subanalysis of the ADVENT trial presented at Heart Rhythm 2024.
Should the triceps be released during total elbow arthroplasty?
A posterior approach is indicated for both open reduction and internal fixation and total elbow arthroplasty, with multiple approaches described for navigating around the extensor mechanism.
Training program aims to standardize high-quality oncology patient navigation
The American Cancer Society launched a national training and credentialing program designed to standardize high-quality, expert patient navigation for individuals with cancer and their caregivers.