Oregon Health And Science University
U.S. News names University of Washington best medical school for primary care
The University of Washington has been named by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 1 school for primary care education in the United States.
Knowledge, perceptions of genomic tumor testing vary based on socioeconomic factors
Knowledge, expectations and attitudes of patients with cancer about genomic tumor testing appeared to be associated with their respective education and income levels, according to a study published in JCO Precision Oncology.
Ixekizumab demonstrates no new safety concerns over 3 years in axial spondyloarthritis
An analysis of long-term ixekizumab use over 3 years in patients with axial spondyloarthritis found no new safety signals, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Disparities in referral to high-volume pancreatic cancer treatment centers impact survival
Referrals from low-volume to high-volume centers appeared associated with longer OS among patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to study results published in JAMA Surgery.
BLOG: Organizations partner to expand access to bone marrow transplant, cell therapy
Bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies are the only known curative therapy for many patients with hematologic malignancies or other disorders of blood and immune systems.
Daratumumab regimen confers health-related quality of life benefit in multiple myeloma
NEW ORLEANS — Adding daratumumab to bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone led to improved health-related quality of life for transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, study results showed.
ACR: Varicella vaccine strongly recommended in all immunosuppressed adults
PHILADELPHIA — The varicella vaccine is strongly recommended in all adults aged 18 years or older who are immunosuppressed, according to presenters at ACR Convergence 2022.
Cushing’s syndrome treatment maintains reductions in urinary free cortisol for 12 months
Most adults with Cushing’s syndrome receiving levoketoconazole twice daily maintained reductions in mean urinary free cortisol levels during a 12-month maintenance period, according to findings from the SONICS study extended evaluation.
Many tools available to help APPs address nausea among children with cancer
Nausea is among the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by children and adolescents with cancer.
‘Aggressive therapy’ key in axial spondyloarthritis despite lack of T2T recommendation
SAN DIEGO — Although current American College of Rheumatology guidelines eschew treat-to-target for axial spondyloarthritis, “aggressive treatment” is still needed to manage the disease, noted a speaker here.