<ѻý>The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancersѻý> Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives Aug 25, 2024
<ѻý>Amino Acids May Protect Kidneys During Surgery; EDTA for Chelation Therapyѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: suicidality among spouses of people with cancer Aug 24, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Favorable Outcomes With Microwave Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastasesѻý> Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients Aug 22, 2024
<ѻý>Doc Never Heard Patient's Screams; How Richard Simmons Died; Suicides in Physiciansѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Aug 22, 2024
<ѻý>Strong Support for Not Interrupting Imatinib Treatment in Advanced GISTѻý> Worse progression-free, overall survival, shorter time to resistance after discontinuation Aug 20, 2024
<ѻý>Dose-Reduced Chemo Regimen Promising in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancerѻý> Alternating cycles of nab-paclitaxel-gemcitabine and gemcitabine alone boosted tolerability Aug 20, 2024
<ѻý>No Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Bleeding in Surgery for Liver Cancerѻý> No difference from placebo in transfusion rate, blood loss, with higher complication rate Aug 19, 2024
<ѻý>Confirmed Antitumor Activity With T-DXd for HER2-Positive Metastatic CRCѻý> Overall response rate approaching 40%, including hard-to-treat RAS-mutant tumors Aug 16, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Pricesѻý> Prices slashed by as much as 79% Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs New Option for Primary Biliary Cholangitisѻý> Seladelpar improved biochemical response, ALP normalization versus placebo in phase III trial Aug 14, 2024
<ѻý>Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Panacea or Hype?ѻý> This newly approved testing modality brings challenges and opportunities Aug 14, 2024
<ѻý>PBMs Are Stacking the Deck Against Patients and Independent Physician Practicesѻý> Infusion services and other therapies must be delivered without delay Aug 11, 2024
<ѻý>Big Gain in PFS With Metastasis-Directed RT for Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancerѻý> Fourfold improvement in median PFS when added to standard-of-care systemic therapy Aug 07, 2024
<ѻý>Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimatesѻý> Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount Aug 05, 2024
<ѻý>Millions of Americans Use Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanical Productsѻý> And liver injuries tied to herbal and dietary supplements are on the rise, data show Aug 05, 2024
<ѻý>Younger Adults Are Going Public With Their Digestive Problemsѻý> Experts say it's mostly a good thing Aug 05, 2024
Industry Clinic • Ad Insights <ѻý>Our Understanding of IBD Has Come a Long Way—So Have the Options to Treat Itѻý> Aug 02, 2024
<ѻý>Aspirin for CRC Risk Reduction May Benefit Unhealthy People Mostѻý> Absolute risk reduction tied to aspirin use progressively decreased with healthier lifestyles Aug 01, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screeningѻý> Shield becomes the first liquid biopsy for primary CRC screening Jul 29, 2024
<ѻý>Can App Data Link Sleep and Chronic Disease?; AI Model to Manage Diabetesѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: a monoclonal antibody for ulcerative colitis Jul 27, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Two Tests Better Than One for Detecting Anal Cancer in People With HIVѻý> Combination testing also tied to fewer referrals for further diagnostics Jul 23, 2024
<ѻý>FIT Screening Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer Mortalityѻý> Benefits with FIT screening were observed across racial and ethnic groups Jul 22, 2024
<ѻý>U.S. Deaths Tied to Lunch Meat; Biden's Healthcare Legacy; Congresswoman Diesѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jul 22, 2024
<ѻý>This Medical Condition Got Him Arrested: Medical Mystery Solvedѻý> What caused this patient's alcohol intoxication? Jul 18, 2024
<ѻý>A First in Total Larynx Transplant; 'Sniffing' Out Lung Cancer; Gen X Cancer Tollѻý> News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues Jul 12, 2024
<ѻý>Thousands of Oregon Hospital Patients May Have Been Exposed to Infectious Diseasesѻý> An anesthesiologist may not have followed infection control practices Jul 12, 2024
<ѻý>Newborn Hep B Vax Refusal Rates Dropped During Pandemic, D.C. Study Findsѻý> Hospital setting may offer unique opportunity to increase vaccination rates Jul 11, 2024
<ѻý>Which Anticoagulant Is Safest for Afib Patients With Cirrhosis?ѻý> National cohort study finds up to 47% fewer serious hemorrhagic events with one agent Jul 08, 2024
<ѻý>Neuromuscular Training Decreased Incidence of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathyѻý> Incidence significantly reduced with two types of exercises versus usual care Jul 01, 2024
<ѻý>Aspirin Overuse; Biotypes of Depression and Anxietyѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: medications and the liver, and managing gestational diabetes Jun 30, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>FDA OKs First Point-of-Care Test for Detecting Hep C in At-Risk Adultsѻý> Results as quick as 1 hour, enabling a test-and-treat approach Jun 27, 2024
<ѻý>Benralizumab Led to Histologic Responses in Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> But there was no significant difference in symptom relief compared with placebo Jun 26, 2024
<ѻý>Real-World Analysis Identifies Meds Tied to Higher Risk of Liver Injuryѻý> Case reports may not be as reliable, researchers say Jun 25, 2024
<ѻý>Novel GLP-1/Glucagon Drug Promising for Weight Lossѻý> Phase II data support testing pemvidutide for comorbid obesity and liver conditions Jun 24, 2024
<ѻý>Court: Some Employers Can Exclude PrEP, Cancer Screenings From Insurance Coverageѻý> Not all preventive care recommended by the USPSTF is threatened by the narrow ruling, however Jun 24, 2024
<ѻý>Adagrasib Wins Accelerated Approval for KRAS-Mutant Colorectal Cancerѻý> KRAS inhibitor plus cetuximab achieved 34% response rate, 85% disease control in early trial Jun 21, 2024
<ѻý>PPI Prevents Upper GI Bleeds During Intubation, With No Effect on Mortalityѻý> But expert still suggests the approach may not be appropriate for the most severely ill Jun 14, 2024
<ѻý>98-Year-Old Man Believed to Be the Oldest American Organ Donor Everѻý> Increasingly, older adults can donate organs upon their death, according to one expert Jun 13, 2024
<ѻý>Nanoliposomal Irinotecan Fails to Boost Survival in Treated Advanced Biliary Cancerѻý> No difference in PFS, median OS favored control group Jun 12, 2024
<ѻý>Oprah Hospitalized; Senator in Car Crash; Oldest American Man Diesѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 12, 2024