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December 10, 2021
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BP control disparities may be tied to treatment intensification, missed visits

BP control disparities may be tied to treatment intensification, missed visits

Racial and ethnic disparities in BP control may be explained in part by differences in treatment intensification and missed follow-up visits, researchers reported in JAMA Cardiology.

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December 10, 2021
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Tumor biology predicts breast cancer treatment outcomes more than race

Tumor biology predicts breast cancer treatment outcomes more than race

Race did not significantly predict response to treatment outcomes among women with high-risk breast cancer, according to study results presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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December 09, 2021
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Data confirm efficacy of pembrolizumab regimen for certain breast cancer subgroups

Data confirm efficacy of pembrolizumab regimen for certain breast cancer subgroups

The addition of pembrolizumab to first-line chemotherapy conferred clinically meaningful benefit to patients with inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, according to results presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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December 09, 2021
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Data further support pembrolizumab regimen for early triple-negative breast cancer

Data further support pembrolizumab regimen for early triple-negative breast cancer

The addition of pembrolizumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and as monotherapy in the adjuvant setting extended EFS for patients with early triple-negative breast cancer, according to results presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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December 03, 2021
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AKI incidence between 2005, 2015 in patients with HIV on antiretroviral therapy fluctuated

Among patients with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, AKI incidence fluctuated between 2005 and 2015 without significant temporal trends, according to a speaker at ASN Kidney Week.

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December 03, 2021
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The ‘eharmony of immunotherapy’: Bispecific T-cell engagers vs. CAR-T for multiple myeloma

The ‘eharmony of immunotherapy’: Bispecific T-cell engagers vs. CAR-T for multiple myeloma

Bispecific T-cell engagers have induced impressive response rates among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma enrolled in early clinical trials.

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November 29, 2021
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Low BMI, weight loss associated with increased mortality in patients with fibrotic ILD

Low BMI, weight loss associated with increased mortality in patients with fibrotic ILD

Among patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease, low BMI and weight loss were independently associated with increased 1-year mortality, researchers reported in Chest.

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November 28, 2021
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UCSF appoints neuro-oncology division chief

UCSF appoints neuro-oncology division chief

John F. de Groot, MD, has been appointed chief of the neuro-oncology division at University of California, San Francisco.

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November 18, 2021
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AAN: Neurologists must discuss Aduhelm risks with patients, families

AAN: Neurologists must discuss Aduhelm risks with patients, families

The American Academy of Neurology has issued ethical guidance on Aduhelm that outlines important points for neurologists to communicate to patients eligible for the treatment.

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November 18, 2021
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Residual cancer burden offers predictive response measure across breast cancer subtypes

Residual cancer burden offers predictive response measure across breast cancer subtypes

Measurement of residual cancer burden served as both an accurate and consistent indicator of prognosis across breast cancer subtypes, according to an analysis of data from the randomized I-SPY2 trial published in JAMA Oncology.

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