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March 11, 2025
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Agili-C had better outcomes for osteochondral defects vs. debridement, microfracture

Agili-C had better outcomes for osteochondral defects vs. debridement, microfracture

SAN DIEGO — Use of an aragonite-based scaffold for the treatment of chondral or osteochondral defects of the knee had superior outcomes compared with debridement or microfracture at 4-year follow-up, according to results.

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January 17, 2025
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Anticipated vagus nerve stimulation approval may fill ‘demand’ in rheumatoid arthritis

Anticipated vagus nerve stimulation approval may fill ‘demand’ in rheumatoid arthritis

When researchers at ACR Convergence 2024 presented positive data from the RESET RA study regarding vagus nerve stimulation in rheumatoid arthritis, it represented the latest milestone on a long and unpredictable journey for the treatment.

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December 12, 2024
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Breast cancer researcher receives outstanding investigator award

Breast cancer researcher receives outstanding investigator award

SAN ANTONIO — Christina Curtis, PhD, MSc, received this year’s AACR Outstanding Investigator Award for Breast Cancer Research.

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November 13, 2024
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CAR T-cell therapy produces ‘jaw dropping’ results for deadly pediatric brain tumors

CAR T-cell therapy produces ‘jaw dropping’ results for deadly pediatric brain tumors

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy can reduce tumor burden and improve neurologic function for patients with certain brain and spinal cord cancers, a first-in-human clinical trial showed.

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November 12, 2024
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VIDEO: ‘Long way to go’ in HCV treatment, elimination

VIDEO: ‘Long way to go’ in HCV treatment, elimination

PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Paul Kwo, MD, professor of medicine and director of hepatology at Stanford University, discusses recent efforts to advance elimination of hepatitis C virus.

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November 12, 2024
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VIDEO: Palliative care referrals critical in end-stage liver disease

VIDEO: Palliative care referrals critical in end-stage liver disease

PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Paul Kwo, MD, professor of medicine and director of hepatology at Stanford University, speaks with Healio about the underutilization of palliative care for patients with end-stage liver disease.

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November 11, 2024
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VIDEO: Better rates of fibrosis reversal in MASH with Rezdiffra 100 mg, data show

VIDEO: Better rates of fibrosis reversal in MASH with Rezdiffra 100 mg, data show

PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Paul Kwo, MD, professor of medicine and director of hepatology at Stanford University, discusses data from the ongoing MAESTRO-NASH trial, which were presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

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November 11, 2024
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VIDEO: ‘We should be exploring’ sodium-glucose inhibitors in cirrhosis treatment

VIDEO: ‘We should be exploring’ sodium-glucose inhibitors in cirrhosis treatment

PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Paul Kwo, MD, professor of medicine and director of hepatology at Stanford University, highlights a presentation evaluating the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in patients with cirrhosis.

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November 04, 2024
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VIDEO: Simplified screening, treatment strategies critical in HBV

VIDEO: Simplified screening, treatment strategies critical in HBV

PHILADELPHIA — Paul Kwo, MD, professor of medicine at Stanford University, speaks with Healio about presentations investigating the undertreatment of hepatitis B.

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November 04, 2024
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VIDEO: Mycophenolate surfaces as treatment for autoimmune hepatitis

VIDEO: Mycophenolate surfaces as treatment for autoimmune hepatitis

PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Paul Kwo, MD, professor of medicine at Stanford University, discusses a plenary session about the “emerging role” of mycophenolate mofetil for the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis.

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