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August 05, 2024
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Underrepresented groups may be less likely to undergo RSA for proximal humeral fractures

Underrepresented groups may be less likely to undergo RSA for proximal humeral fractures

Published results showed underrepresented groups may be less likely to undergo reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures compared with white patients.

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August 03, 2024
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ASTRO members receive fellows designation

ASTRO members receive fellows designation

American Society for Radiation Oncology selected 48 members to receive ASTRO fellow designation.

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July 30, 2024
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Self-managed abortion attempts increased after loss of federal abortion protections

Self-managed abortion attempts increased after loss of federal abortion protections

The proportion of U.S. women who reported having a self-managed abortion rose by 1 percentage point after the Dobbs decision removed a federal right to abortion, suggesting people are increasingly relying on self-sourced methods, data show.

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July 25, 2024
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Gene therapy superior to routine prophylaxis in hemophilia A

Gene therapy superior to routine prophylaxis in hemophilia A

Giroctocogene fitelparvovec reduced bleeding for men with moderately severe to severe hemophilia A, according to data released by the agent’s manufacturer.

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June 24, 2024
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Pulmonary artery sensor for remote heart failure management nets premarket approval

Pulmonary artery sensor for remote heart failure management nets premarket approval

Endotronix announced the FDA has given premarket approval to its pulmonary artery sensor system for the treatment of NYHA class III heart failure.

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June 24, 2024
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Similar safety, success with mail-order telehealth, in-person abortion medication care

Similar safety, success with mail-order telehealth, in-person abortion medication care

Obtaining medication abortion after no-test telehealth screening and mail-order medication dispensing was tied to similar abortion completion rates as in-person care with ultrasonography, according to study results published in JAMA.

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June 05, 2024
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Menopause symptom severity tied to race, ethnicity, regardless of socioeconomic status

Menopause symptom severity tied to race, ethnicity, regardless of socioeconomic status

Regardless of socioeconomic status, menopause symptom severity was associated with race and ethnicity, highlighting differences in symptom experiences, according to study results published in Menopause.

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May 21, 2024
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Racing modified cells against each other in humans may be the next step in gene therapies

Racing modified cells against each other in humans may be the next step in gene therapies

The next evolution of gene therapies may involve pitting T cells with different modifications against one another in a “race” inside a human to determine which edits produce the best results against a tumor, an expert panel predicted.

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May 21, 2024
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Surgical debridement for acute, chronic osteomyelitis in children

Surgical debridement for acute, chronic osteomyelitis in children

Osteomyelitis is a microbial infection of the bone. Pediatric osteomyelitis is common and has increased with time.

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May 16, 2024
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Oral lasofoxifene associated with improved vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms in menopause

Oral lasofoxifene associated with improved vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms in menopause

Postmenopausal women assigned daily oral lasofoxifene had significant and clinically meaningful improvements in vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms with a favorable safety profile, researchers reported in Menopause.

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