Washington University School Of Medicine In St Louis
Sacubitril/valsartan not superior to valsartan alone in advanced HFrEF: LIFE
In patients with advanced HF, sacubitril/valsartan was not superior to valsartan for reducing N-terminal pro-B natriuretic peptide levels at 24 weeks, according to the results of the LIFE trial.
Black women at higher risk for triple-negative breast cancer mortality
Black women had a significantly higher risk for death due to nonmetastatic triple-negative breast cancer than white women, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.
Study supports nonoperative treatment of pediatric, displaced proximal humerus fractures
Similar to results from an operative approach, nonoperative treatment of displaced proximal humerus fractures in adolescents provided “excellent functional outcomes” at 3 and 6 months after injury, according to a speaker.
Preliminary data show survival benefit of morning temozolomide for glioblastoma
Morning administration of temozolomide appeared associated with longer OS compared with evening administration among patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, according to study results published in Neuro-Oncology Advances.
Motixafortide regimen shows ‘impressive’ activity in transplant setting for myeloma
The addition of motixafortide to standard treatment improved hematopoietic stem cell target mobilization for autologous bone marrow transplantation among patients with multiple myeloma, according to the agent’s manufacturer.
Police contact significant factor in Black emerging adults' high anxiety disorder rates
Black emerging adults in the United States aged 18 to 29 years commonly experienced anxiety disorders, which were the most prevalent disorders among this segment of the population, according to results of a recent study.
Reproductive counseling, pregnancy planning vital for women with CVD
Most reproductive-age women with CVD are also sexually active; therefore, reproductive counseling and pregnancy planning is of significant importance within this population, according to a review.
Endometriosis increases risk for CVD
Women with endometriosis were at increased risk for certain types of CVD, according to a study of nearly 280,000 patients aged 16 to 50 years in the United Kingdom.
Q&A: Sleep disorders occur frequently in neurological disorders, but often go unrecognized
March includes several events dedicated to sleep health and wellness. This week marked Sleep Awareness Week, commemorated by the National Sleep Foundation in the 7 days after daylight savings time begins. March 19 is World Sleep Day.
Balance disorders linked to increased risk for death
Poor balance function was linked to an increased risk for death from all causes, CVD and cancer in adults aged 40 years and older, according to research published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.