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June 02, 2023
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Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX fails to extend survival in resectable pancreatic cancer

CHICAGO — Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy failed to extend OS compared with upfront surgery for patients with resectable pancreatic head cancer, according to study results presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

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May 23, 2023
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Dobbs decision could worsen physician shortages in some states

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Initiative decision in June 2022 had, and continues to have, broad implications for reproductive health rights nationwide.

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May 19, 2023
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LEAF: Weight loss before procedure confers better atrial fibrillation ablation outcomes

Among patients with atrial fibrillation who chose to undergo catheter ablation, those who lost at least 3% of body weight before the procedure were more likely to be free from AF at 6 months, according to early results of the LEAF trial.

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April 25, 2023
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VIDEO: More biosimilars to hit market in 2023 for psoriasis treatment

In this Healio exclusive video, Jashin J. Wu, MD, FAAD, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, discusses his American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting presentation on biologics and biosimilars in psoriasis treatment.

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April 25, 2023
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VIDEO: New oral IL-17 inhibitor exhibits positive data in clinical psoriasis trial

In this Healio video exclusive, Jashin J. Wu, MD, FAAD, discusses DICE Therapeutics’ phase 1 study of DC-806, a new oral interleukin-17A inhibitor, as an alternative to injectable medications in psoriasis treatment.

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April 21, 2023
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Neighborhood disadvantage linked to shorter breast cancer-specific survival

Women who resided in disadvantaged neighborhoods had shorter breast cancer-specific survival than with women from advantaged neighborhoods, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

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April 21, 2023
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Oncology providers have ‘duty’ to address women’s sexual health during cancer therapy

Most women with cancer experience some degree of sexual dysfunction, studies have shown, yet few are asked about sexual health before or during cancer treatment.

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April 05, 2023
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Whole-genome sequencing reveals key structural information about Hodgkin lymphoma

A multi-institutional research project has demonstrated the superior value of whole-genome sequencing vs. exome sequencing in providing information about classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

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April 04, 2023
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Social determinants linked to inferior survival outcomes for patients with mesothelioma

Social determinants of health and lack of access to specialty cancer care led to survival disparities among patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, results of a retrospective study showed.

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March 13, 2023
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AI algorithm identifies potential therapeutic targets for glioblastoma

An artificial intelligence algorithm that uses computational analysis to identify possible therapeutic targets for glioblastoma multiforme and other types of cancer could have broad treatment implications, according to its developers.

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