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December 01, 2022
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Top in hem/onc: Molecular testing in lung cancer; gender disparities in NIH funding

Top in hem/onc: Molecular testing in lung cancer; gender disparities in NIH funding

Despite its benefits, data suggest that comprehensive molecular testing in patients with non-small cell lung cancer is underutilized due to a lack of resources.

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November 23, 2022
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‘Seeking exceptional candidates’: NIH posts job ad to replace Fauci

‘Seeking exceptional candidates’: NIH posts job ad to replace Fauci

Wanted: a prominent scientist to lead a $6.3 billion research organization.

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November 22, 2022
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Biomarker shows promise in predicting future lung cancer risk

Biomarker shows promise in predicting future lung cancer risk

The arthrobacter luteus/albumin ratio demonstrated a strong dose-response relationship with overall lung cancer risk and may be helpful in identifying individuals who should undergo screening, according to study results published in Chest.

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September 19, 2022
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NIH offers $8M to improve maternal health outcomes

NIH offers $8M to improve maternal health outcomes

The NIH is offering up to $8 million in prize money to United States-based innovators or organizations that develop technology to improve maternal health outcomes in areas lacking access to maternity care.

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August 08, 2022
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No dementia, cognitive risk with PCSK9 inhibition; statin findings mixed

No dementia, cognitive risk with PCSK9 inhibition; statin findings mixed

Data from a genetics-based study show PCSK9 inhibition does not affect cognition function or dementia risk; however, statin use may be associated with some impaired cognitive performance that is outweighed by any CV benefits.

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August 08, 2022
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Biological sex differences may explain why men face higher cancer risk than women

Biological sex differences may explain why men face higher cancer risk than women

Men appeared to have a higher risk for cancer than women at most shared anatomic sites, according to study results published in Cancer.

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July 18, 2022
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Fauci says he will retire by end of Biden’s term

Fauci says he will retire by end of Biden’s term

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, who has led the NIAID since 1984, has told multiple outlets that he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s current term.

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July 01, 2022
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Q&A: NIH expands COVID-19 data available to researchers

Q&A: NIH expands COVID-19 data available to researchers

We asked Sheri Schully, PhD, deputy chief medical and scientific officer for the All of Us Research Program, some questions about the program.

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June 29, 2022
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Disease flares requiring therapy change ‘relatively uncommon’ after COVID-19 vaccination

Disease flares requiring therapy change ‘relatively uncommon’ after COVID-19 vaccination

Systemic rheumatic disease flares requiring therapy changes after COVID-19 vaccination appear to be uncommon, according to data published in Rheumatology.

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May 19, 2022
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Cancer death rates remain highest among Black individuals vs. other racial, ethnic groups

Cancer death rates remain highest among Black individuals vs. other racial, ethnic groups

Despite a decrease in cancer mortality among Black individuals between 1999 and 2019, cancer death rates remained highest among Black men and women compared with any other racial and ethnic group.

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