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December 11, 2024
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Olaparib confers durable benefit in BRCA-mutated breast cancer

Olaparib confers durable benefit in <i>BRCA</i>-mutated breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO — One year of adjuvant olaparib after standard treatment improved outcomes compared with placebo among patients with high-risk BRCA-mutated breast cancer, according to data presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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December 11, 2024
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Imlunestrant alone, with abemaciclib delays progression of advanced breast cancer

Imlunestrant alone, with abemaciclib delays progression of advanced breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO — Imlunestrant alone or as part of combination therapy extended PFS for certain patients with advanced breast cancer resistant to hormone therapy, according to study results presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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August 30, 2024
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Drug shows ‘very promising’ activity in breast cancer brain metastases

Drug shows &lsquo;very promising&rsquo; activity in breast cancer brain metastases

Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy exhibited efficacy as therapy for two traditionally difficult-to-treat populations, according to results of a window-of-opportunity trial.

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July 01, 2024
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Robotic-assisted THA may be linked with increased costs, risk of periprosthetic fracture

Robotic-assisted THA may be linked with increased costs, risk of periprosthetic fracture

Published results showed robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty was associated with increased total patient charges and risk of surgical complications, such as periprosthetic fractures and transfusions, compared with conventional THA.

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March 19, 2024
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Semaglutide may be an effective weight loss supplement for obese patients undergoing THA

Semaglutide may be an effective weight loss supplement for obese patients undergoing THA

SAN FRANCISCO — Results showed patients who were obese preoperatively and were treated with semaglutide, an anti-obesity medication, had similar outcomes and complications after total hip arthroplasty vs. those who did not receive the drug.

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March 06, 2024
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Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.

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February 19, 2024
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CATALYST: Hypercortisolism prevalence high with difficult-to-treat type 2 diabetes

CATALYST: Hypercortisolism prevalence high with difficult-to-treat type 2 diabetes

Hypercortisolism is prevalent among nearly one-quarter of people with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes enrolled in a prospective phase 4 study, according to an industry press release.

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February 18, 2024
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Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, accepts AAOS Diversity Award

Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, accepts AAOS Diversity Award

Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, was presented the 2024 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diversity Award, according to a press release.

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December 14, 2023
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Mammography data are ‘practice-changing’ in US for older women with breast cancer

Mammography data are &lsquo;practice-changing&rsquo; in US for older women with breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO — Women aged 50 years or older who de-escalated to less-frequent mammography 3 years after curative surgery for early-stage breast cancer had similar outcomes to women who received annual mammography.

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December 06, 2023
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Findings may help resolve ‘active debate’ about adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer

Findings may help resolve &lsquo;active debate&rsquo; about adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO — Treatment de-escalation may be possible for patients with breast cancer who respond well to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to randomized phase 3 study results presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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