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FDA APPROVED danicopan (Voydeya) over a computer rendering of red blood cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Factor D Inhibitor Wins Approval for PNH With Extravascular Hemolysis

Danicopan significantly improved hemoglobin at 12 weeks when added to a C5 inhibitor

FDA APPROVED ceftobiprole medocaril sodium (Zevtera) over a computer rendering of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Injectable Antibiotic for Three Different Uses

Ceftobiprole was at least comparable to currently used medications in studies

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the skeleton and axillary lymph nodes highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Evidence Strengthens for De-Escalating Axillary Surgery in Breast Cancer

Trial suggests axillary dissection can be avoided in some patients with early breast cancer

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Patient Stabs ED Worker; Campus Building Tied to Cancer; Your Gut and Heart Disease

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of an endoscope illuminating a polyp in the large intestine

<乌鸦传媒>How Old Is Too Old for Surveillance Colonoscopy?

Study suggested risks may outweigh benefits for some older patients

A computer rendering of a beam of light passing through a thyroid tumor.

<乌鸦传媒>Microwave Ablation a Safer Option for Multifocal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma?

Observational study suggests promising benefits of skipping surgery

A computer rendering of lymphocytes attacking a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Ties Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes to TNBC Outcomes

Marker of antitumor immune response is associated with lower recurrence risk, improved survival

Photo of a man with a cigarette

<乌鸦传媒>Forget 'Pack-Years' for Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility, Study Suggests

Switching to just a 20-year duration of smoking could catch more cancers, eliminate disparities

Photo of Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, right.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Cancer Patients Can Find It Hard to Tell Family and Friends

Recent high-profile examples highlight this reluctance

A photo of Kate Middleton, left, and King Charles III, right.

<乌鸦传媒>The Cancer Journey Is Not Unique to the Royals

The U.S. needs a more human-centric care approach for all patients

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemo and Heart Disease; Flawed Lung Cancer Screening; New Vax Recommendations

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

A photo of a male oncologist examining an MRI while recording notes on a dictaphone

<乌鸦传媒>Oncologists Express Conflicted Views About AI in Clinical Practice

Uncertainty about how the technology may fit with practice standards, medico-legal environment

A computer rendering of white blood cells with T-cell lymphoma.

<乌鸦传媒>PD-1 Inhibitor Plus Chemotherapy Shows Promising Activity in Rare Lymphoma

The combination induced responses in all 34 patients with advanced extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma

A photo of a vial of Comirnaty monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine and several single-use syringes.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Latest COVID Vax Cuts Hospitalization Risk in Immunocompromised People

But fewer than one in five of this vulnerable group have received the updated shot

FDA APPROVED vadadustat (Vafseo) over a photo of a woman receiving dialysis.

<乌鸦传媒>Once-Rejected Drug Now FDA Approved for CKD-Related Anemia

Indication for HIF-PH inhibitor vadadustat limited to patients already on dialysis

A photo of loved ones surrounding the bedside of a woman in hospice care.

<乌鸦传媒>Death Is Inevitable. Doctors Should Be Prepared to Manage It Appropriately.

End-of-life communication is a skill that must be practiced and honed

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Hormone Drugs and Brain Tumors; Push to Ban Some Decaf Coffees; $10 Million Reward

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of a transparent female body with a breast tumor and the lymphatic system highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>'Excellent' Outcomes After Complete Response in Lymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer

Similar survival regardless of adjuvant therapy, even with omission of RT and axillary dissection

A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby at home.

<乌鸦传媒>Breastfeeding Tied to Reduced Childhood Leukemia Risk

Lower pediatric ALL risk in Danish study when mothers exclusively breastfed for 3 months or more

A computer rendering of cancer cells in a test tube of blood held by a blue rubber gloved hand

<乌鸦传媒>Liquid Biopsy for CRC Screening May Not Be Ready for Prime Time

Not as effective for catching cases or as cost-effective as available tests, modeling studies say

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<乌鸦传媒>Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year

Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing

A photo of a female radiologist prepping her female patient for radiotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Big Drop in Rate of Ipsilateral Breast Cancer After DCIS

Dutch study showed greater than 50% decrease from 1989-2021 with or without adjuvant RT

A photo of Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales

<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton's Cancer: What to Know About 'Preventative' Chemotherapy

And what abdominal surgery could mean in the context of cancer

A photo of a woman holding a surgical drainage container post-surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Reconsider Insertion of Abdominal Drains After Distal Pancreatectomy, Study Suggests

Rate of major morbidity was non-inferior in the no-drain group compared with the drain group

<乌鸦传媒>Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment; Stroke After COVID Vaccination

Also in TTHealthWatch: oxygen targets in critically ill people

FDA EUA pemivibart (Pemgarda) over a computer rendering of antibodies attacking COVID viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>New Monoclonal Authorized to Prevent COVID in Immunocompromised People

No such option has been available since FDA revoked the authorization of Evusheld last year

A computer rendering of the lymphatic system in a female body

<乌鸦传媒>Study Shows Feasibility, Safety of Omitting Axillary Surgery in Early Breast Cancer

Pathologic CR to guide treatment decisions led to similar outcomes in node-positive disease

A photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales

<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton Has Cancer

Princess of Wales is undergoing chemotherapy

FDA APPROVED ponatinib (Iclusig) over a computer rendering of the destruction of lymphoblast cells

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New Frontline Regimen for Aggressive ALL

Ponatinib lands indication in combination with chemo for Philadelphia chromosome-positive cases

A photo of proposed cigarette warning labels.

<乌鸦传媒>Graphic Images on Cigarettes of Smoking's Harm Are Constitutional, Court Rules

Partial victory for federal regulators seeking to toughen warning labels

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Broader Cancer Risk With CAR-T? AI for Physician Burnout; 'Lollipops' ID Oral Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

A photo of a female radiologist discussing the radiotherapy treatment plan with her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose RT Boost Wins Support for Young Patients With Early Breast Cancer

A 1.6% reduction in locoregional recurrence with higher dose offset by worse cosmetic outcomes

A photo of radiologists prepping a linear accelerator for their next patient.

<乌鸦传媒>No OS Difference in Pancreatic Cancer With SABR vs Irreversible Electroporation

PFS, adverse events also comparable with the ablative modalities after FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Child Deaths Rise in U.S.; Water Beads Warning; Cancer Studies Retracted

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A screenshot of Michael Witt speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Who Should Pay to Clean Up 'Forever Chemicals'?

Not us, representatives of water utilities and landfills say at a Senate hearing

A computer rendering of prostate cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Mutation Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality

Cancer-specific mortality twice as high in patients with specific genotype for HSD3B1 allele

SGO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Lenvatinib-Pembrolizumab Combo Misses on Survival in Endometrial Cancer Trial

Combination in first-line fails to improve progression-free, overall survival versus chemotherapy

A photo of a woman reading a book while receiving chemotherapy

<乌鸦传媒>Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Treated With Doxorubicin

Dose-dependent increase regardless of age at treatment or chest radiotherapy

SGO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Rucaparib Maintenance Boosts PFS in Metastatic, Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

Use of the PARP inhibitor improved PFS by 19.4 months versus placebo in phase II study

A photo of Asbestos Removal Technologies Inc. staff working to remove asbestos from a home in Howell, Michigan.

<乌鸦传媒>EPA Bans Asbestos, a Deadly Carcinogen Still in Use Decades After Partial Ban

New rule would prohibit chrysotile asbestos

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