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Clinical Guidance
Multiple Sclerosis
Overview

Global Prevalence and Epidemiology

Pavan Bhargava, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

Clinical Guidance
Multiple Sclerosis
Overview

Definition and Classification

Pavan Bhargava, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

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July 10, 2024
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Shared decision-making critical for managing polycystic ovary syndrome

Shared decision-making critical for managing polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome presents in many forms with many manifestations, which is why providers must work with patients to treat the condition while factoring in their preferences and top concerns.

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July 05, 2024
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Study: Episodic, other cognitive functions normalized after kidney transplant

Study: Episodic, other cognitive functions normalized after kidney transplant

Episodic and verbal declarative memory normalized in adults on in-center hemodialysis after receiving a kidney transplant, according to study results. Other cognitive impairments also showed improvement.

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June 22, 2024
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SURMOUNT-OSA: Tirzepatide improves sleep apnea symptoms for adults with OSA plus obesity

SURMOUNT-OSA: Tirzepatide improves sleep apnea symptoms for adults with OSA plus obesity

ORLANDO — The GIP/GLP-1 dual agonist tirzepatide reduced symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and improved multiple cardiometabolic markers for adults with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, according to data from the SURMOUNT-OSA trial.

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June 07, 2024
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VIDEO: Subcutaneous ocrelizumab offers similar safety, efficacy to IV administration in MS

VIDEO: Subcutaneous ocrelizumab offers similar safety, efficacy to IV administration in MS

DENVER — Subcutaneous administration of ocrelizumab showed similar safety and efficacy profiles to IV administration in multiple sclerosis at 24 weeks, according to David Jones, senior medical director at Genentech.

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June 01, 2024
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Targeted induction before immunotherapy shows limited benefit in advanced melanoma

Targeted induction before immunotherapy shows limited benefit in advanced melanoma

CHICAGO — Sequencing encorafenib plus binimetinib with nivolumab and ipilimumab did not delay disease progression in adults with advanced BRAF-mutated melanoma, results from a randomized phase 2 trial showed.

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May 31, 2024
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Geriatric oncology award recipient aims to ‘right-size’ cancer treatment for older adults

Geriatric oncology award recipient aims to ‘right-size’ cancer treatment for older adults

William Dale, MD, PhD, FASCO, has experienced a range of emotions since learning he’d receive the B.J. Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award at this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting.

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May 24, 2024
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VIDEO: Education on Medicare Advantage, other health care options ‘critically important’

VIDEO: Education on Medicare Advantage, other health care options ‘critically important’

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Getting educated on the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage may be “critically important” for patients and providers in nephrology, a speaker said, here.

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May 22, 2024
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Active cancer treatment linked to increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Active cancer treatment linked to increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Active cancer treatment is associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death, especially among patients younger than 74 years old and those with a history of heart failure, results from a retrospective study showed.

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