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May 10, 2023
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AI interpretation of angiogram videos may help estimate LVEF

AI interpretation of angiogram videos may help estimate LVEF

A deep neural network demonstrated good discrimination of reduced left ventricular ejection fraction using angiogram videos compared with transthoracic echocardiogram, researchers reported.

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May 03, 2023
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Benefits of PCI facility openings vary depending on baseline access

Benefits of PCI facility openings vary depending on baseline access

In average-capacity markets, patients with acute MI were more likely to receive revascularization on the day of admission or during an in-hospital care episode and were less likely to die as more PCI centers opened, data show.

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April 24, 2023
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‘A true travesty’: Despite new data and guidance, people with HIV still lack access to CAR-T

‘A true travesty’: Despite new data and guidance, people with HIV still lack access to CAR-T

Individuals living with HIV historically have been at higher risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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April 17, 2023
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Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy prolongs survival in advanced biliary tract cancer

Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy prolongs survival in advanced biliary tract cancer

The addition of pembrolizumab to gemcitabine and cisplatin conferred a statistically significant and clinically meaningful survival benefit for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, according to results of the KEYNOTE-966 study.

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April 14, 2023
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Surgical team dynamics affect operative times, efficiency

Surgical team dynamics affect operative times, efficiency

Published results showed surgical team dynamics, such as staff turnover and the presence of surgeon-preferred staff, may impact operative times and procedural efficiency.

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April 12, 2023
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Leaving lymph nodes intact could increase efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

Leaving lymph nodes intact could increase efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

Sparing lymph nodes until after immunotherapy treatment may result in improved antitumor immune response among patients with cancer, according to a study published in Cell.

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April 07, 2023
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‘A ton of confusion’: Rheumatology providers, patients prepare for end of COVID emergency

‘A ton of confusion’: Rheumatology providers, patients prepare for end of COVID emergency

May 11 will mark the end of the 3-year COVID-19 national public health emergency, as announced earlier this year by President Joe Biden and HHS.

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March 08, 2023
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5 women at forefront of oncology digital space

5 women at forefront of oncology digital space

Today marks International Women’s Day.

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March 08, 2023
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Model increases odds of timely prostate cancer germline testing, but disparities persist

Model increases odds of timely prostate cancer germline testing, but disparities persist

Germline genetic testing has become an increasingly valuable tool for patients with various malignancies, including prostate cancer.

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March 02, 2023
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Rates of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer rise, ‘remain suboptimal’

Rates of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer rise, ‘remain suboptimal’

Despite an increase in national, community-based rates of active surveillance for management of low-risk prostate cancer, the guideline-endorsed strategy remains underutilized, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

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