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July 25, 2021
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ASTRO elects three new officers

Members of American Society for Radiation Oncology elected three new officers to ASTRO’s board of directors.

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July 23, 2021
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Geographic factors linked to cancer diagnosis, survival among adolescents, young adults

Geographic factors linked to cancer diagnosis, survival among adolescents, young adults

Adolescents and young adults with cancer who lived in rural areas and farther from the reporting hospital appeared more likely to be diagnosed with later-stage disease and have shorter survival, according to a study published in Cancer.

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July 15, 2021
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Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto, Novartis) vs. valsartan in patients with advanced HF.

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June 10, 2021
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Proximity to certified stroke care longer for American Indian, uninsured individuals

Proximity to certified stroke care longer for American Indian, uninsured individuals

Disparities in race, ethnicity, health insurance, income and population density played a role in patient proximity to certified stroke care, researchers reported.

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June 06, 2021
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Sotorasib shows activity in non-small cell lung cancer with KRAS mutations

Sotorasib shows activity in non-small cell lung cancer with <i>KRAS</i> mutations

Sotorasib conferred durable clinical benefit among previously treated patients with KRAS p.G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, according to results of the phase 2 CodeBreaK 100 trial presented during the virtual ASCO Annual Meeting.

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June 03, 2021
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Surgical delays linked to higher risk for recurrence, shorter OS in early-stage NSCLC

Surgical delays linked to higher risk for recurrence, shorter OS in early-stage NSCLC

Surgical treatment delays of more than 12 weeks after radiographic diagnosis of clinical stage I non-small cell lung cancer appeared associated with higher risk for recurrence and shorter survival, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.

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June 02, 2021
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Plates, nails may be used alone or together to treat distal femur fractures

Plates, nails may be used alone or together to treat distal femur fractures

WAILEA, Hawaii — A presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii noted plates and nails can be used alone or in conjunction with one another in the treatment of distal femur fractures.

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June 02, 2021
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VIDEO: Tips for fixing posterior malleolus fractures

VIDEO: Tips for fixing posterior malleolus fractures

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2021, Anna M. Miller, MD, FAAOS, FACS, FAOA, spoke about how to fix posterior malleolus fractures.

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May 25, 2021
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THA improved patient-reported outcomes in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

THA improved patient-reported outcomes in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

For patients with osteoarthritis associated with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, total hip arthroplasty provided excellent improvements in patient-reported outcomes and an acceptable complication rate, according to published results.

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May 18, 2021
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Only one state follows all medical licensing recommendations regarding mental health

Only one state follows all medical licensing recommendations regarding mental health

As of July 2020, North Carolina was the only state that followed all Federation of State Medical Boards recommendations regarding a physician’s mental health and efforts to seek treatment if needed, according to a report in JAMA.

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