University Of California San Francisco
Pembrolizumab plus olaparib does not extend survival in triple-negative breast cancer
Adjuvant atezolizumab ’very unlikely’ to improve DFS in triple-negative breast cancer
SAN ANTONIO — The addition of atezolizumab to adjuvant chemotherapy “is very unlikely” to improve DFS for women with stage II or stage III triple-negative breast cancer, according to data presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Food insecurity associated with dementia risk
Food insecurity was linked to an increased risk for dementia and faster memory decline among older adults, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
PCP training improves rheumatoid arthritis care in underserved Native American populations
SAN DIEGO — A 12-week, remote training program improved rheumatoid arthritis knowledge and clinical behaviors among PCPs in underserved Native American populations across the United States, according to speaker at ACR Convergence 2023.
Delayed debridement increased risk of infection after open femoral, tibial fractures
The probability of infection increases by 0.17% for every 6-hour delay in debridement for patients who undergo intramedullary nailing of an open femoral or tibial fracture, according to published results.
Industry-funded meta-analyses more likely to have favorable conclusions
Industry-funded meta-analyses published in oncology journals reported favorable conclusions more frequently than those with no industry funding, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.
Social isolation, loneliness common in adults with COPD
Among adults aged 50 years and older, those with COPD experienced social isolation and loneliness more frequently than those without COPD, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Long-term smokers have respiratory symptoms not evident on spirometry
Despite normal spirometry results, some adults with more than 20 pack-years of smoking display respiratory symptoms and experience more exacerbations than asymptomatic smokers, according to results published in JAMA.
New virtual learning hub underscores importance of patient-centered care in PAD and CAD
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures has launched a new virtual educational resource directed at medical professionals and students who are interested in approaching vascular care with a patient-centric approach.
Meniscus horn lengths, concavity may help predict knee osteoarthritis risk
Several meniscus shape features, including horn lengths, root attachment angles and concavity, may indicate an increased risk for knee osteoarthritis, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.