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pembrolizumab (Keytruda) over a close up of a pink breast cancer ribbon pinned to a woman鈥檚 tank top above FDA ODAC

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Slows the Roll for Pembrolizumab in Breast Cancer

Advisory committee: Wait for more data before considering neoadjuvant indication

A Pulmicort (budesonide) inhaler over an illustration of lungs with covid-19 viruses

<乌鸦传媒>Is Asthma Tx a Breath of Fresh Air for Early COVID-19 Patients?

Markedly reduced hospitalizations with inhaled steroid in small, open-label trial

pembrolizumab (Keytruda) over a close up of a pink breast cancer ribbon pinned to a woman鈥檚 tank top above FDA ODAC

<乌鸦传媒>Has Pembrolizumab Finally Met an Indication FDA Doesn't Like?

Agency staff skeptical of data in early breast cancer

The World Health Organization鈥檚鈥�5 Moments鈥� hand cleaning infographic

<乌鸦传媒>Big Brother Intervention No Fix for Hospital Hand Hygiene Practices

Device that counted each drop of hand sanitizer used was of little help

A young male physician makes the time out gesture

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: If You're a Doctor, You Need Therapy

You can't take care of patients until you take care of yourself

Vials of Rituxan (rituximab) and Gazyva (obinutuzumab)

<乌鸦传媒>Anti-CD20 Drugs Tied to Severe COVID in Cancer Patients

Plus: Active chemo treatment may not be a COVID risk factor

A computer rendering of an HDL particle

<乌鸦传媒>HDL Cholesterol Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Population study shows relationships between HDL levels and variability with incident PD

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies

<乌鸦传媒>Monoclonal Antibody Highly Effective in Phase III Psoriasis Trial

Beats ustekinumab, but main side effect was oral candidiasis

SCCM over a photo of doctors rushing a patient on a gurney into the ER

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Risk Not Equal for All Critical Care Staff

Antibody study in British hospital reveals exposure varied by role

SCCM over a photo of doctors rushing a patient on a gurney into the ER

<乌鸦传媒>Sepsis in Children Better Controlled with Care Bundles

Also: living in low-income neighborhoods linked to longer hospital stays

A close up of a woman pouring mouthwash into a small cup in the bathroom

<乌鸦传媒>Anti-COVID Mouthwash: Spit, Don't Swallow?

Some reduction in viral load in infected patients, pilot study finds

SCCM over a photo of doctors rushing a patient on a gurney into the ER

<乌鸦传媒>Burnout Among ICU Docs Skyrocketed During COVID-19

Small Dutch survey finds link to unsafe work environment, scarcity of resources

A box of cyproterone acetate tablets over a computer rendering of a brain tumor

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Tumor Risk Upped With Synthetic Progestogen

Absolute risk still low, however, and product not currently approved in U.S.

SCCM over a photo of doctors rushing a patient on a gurney into the ER

<乌鸦传媒>Telemedicine in ICU Saves Lives, Study Finds

Tele-intensivist care linked to 18% lower mortality over a decade

A kidney transplant scar healing after surgery with peritoneal dialysis tubing protruding from the belly.

<乌鸦传媒>Is it OK to Cut Back on Prednisone After Kidney Transplant?

15-year follow-up data support the use of early steroid cessation

SCCM over a photo of doctors rushing a patient on a gurney into the ER

<乌鸦传媒>Dexmedetomidine Ties Propofol for Intubated Adults With Sepsis

No significant difference in days without delirium or coma

A close up of the arm of a woman who is receiving chemotherapy

<乌鸦传媒>Optimizing Neoadjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer

ASCO guideline covers patient selection, treatment options, follow-up

A poster of the Saved By The Bell cast and a photo of Dustin Diamond

<乌鸦传媒>Dustin Diamond's Small Cell Lung Cancer

"Saved by the Bell" actor diagnosed after exhaustive testing

<乌鸦传媒>EHR Vendor Pays $18M to Settle Kickback Allegations

DOJ accused Athenahealth of proffering luxury trips, referral fees to prospects and clients

WCLC over a computer rendering of a person receiving stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer

<乌鸦传媒>Nab-Paclitaxel as Possible Option for Relapsed NSCLC

Noninferior to docetaxel for OS, though impact on clinical practice questioned

A microscope image of helicobacter pylori

<乌鸦传媒>AGA Updates Guidelines for Refractory H. Pylori

New info stresses knowing patients' antibiotic exposure and doing drug susceptibility testing

A photo of a Monmouth College varsity football game

<乌鸦传媒>Most College Football Head Impacts Occur in Practice, Not Games

Findings may have NCAA policy implications

WCLC over a computer rendering of a person receiving stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer

<乌鸦传媒>Promising Data for Preop Checkpoint Inhibition in NSCLC

Major response rate of 21%, encouraging survival with single-agent atezolizumab

WCLC over a computer rendering of a person receiving stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer

<乌鸦传媒>First-Ever Survival Bump in Relapsed Mesothelioma

OS, PFS improved with nivolumab, but questions remain about alternatives, biomarkers

An tired and uncomfortable looking woman on a couch under a blanket

<乌鸦传媒>80% of COVID-19 Patients May Have Lingering Symptoms, Signs

More than 50 effects persisted after acute infection, meta-analysis shows

WCLC over a computer rendering of a person receiving stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Affects Cancer Care, Patients' Mental Health

Studies: fewer diagnoses, more severe disease, worse outcomes, distressed patients

SMFM over an HD ultrasound of a baby in the womb

<乌鸦传媒>Preventive Approach to C-Section Bleeding Pans Out in Trial

Treatment lowered risk of early blood loss and transfusion, but not more severe hemorrhage

A male psychiatrist speaks to his female patient who is lying on a couch

<乌鸦传媒>Ethics Consult: Report Alleged Improper Doctor-Patient Relationship? MD/JD Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

SMFM over an HD ultrasound of a baby in the womb

<乌鸦传媒>How Much Protection Do Babies Get From Mom's COVID Antibodies?

Study is first to investigate maternal neutralizing activity

A man receives external beam radiotherapy

<乌鸦传媒>Whole-Pelvis Tops Prostate-Only RT in High-Risk Disease

Practice impact may hinge on knowledge versus clinical bias

A skinny Asian woman lies on the couch with her hand on her stomach and eyes closed

<乌鸦传媒>Underweight Tied to GI Distress

But which comes first?

A CDC graphic which reads: I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE! above two bandaids forming a check mark.

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Tribalism and Virtue Signaling in Post-COVID Vax Messaging

No one is chasing a zero-risk life

A mature man standing in front of his medicine cabinet touching a prescription bottle

<乌鸦传媒>Opioids Concerningly Common for Diabetic Nerve Pain

But overall prescriptions for pain meds have tapered off over the years

A photo of Lindley Dodson, MD, and the Childrens Medical Group building in Austin, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Pediatricians Dead in Texas Murder-Suicide

Austin mourns loss of beloved pediatrician Lindley Dodson, MD

An aerial view of the Samaritan鈥檚 Purse Emergency Field Hospital in western North Carolina

<乌鸦传媒>Despite Controversial Leader, Charity's COVID Field Hospitals Prove Helpful

Samaritan's Purse opens field hospitals in hard-hit areas as CEO Franklin Graham faces scrutiny

The symbol for potassium over a close up of a young woman鈥檚 face with acne

<乌鸦传媒>High Potassium No Threat With Spironolactone

Despite guidelines, many still monitoring K levels in young women with acne, researchers find

A photo of Thomas Weiner, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Montana Oncologist Fired for Misdiagnosing, Overtreating Patients

But some rally around him

An ikigai diagram

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Find Your Purpose in Medicine With 'Ikigai'

Are you making a real impact?

A photo of Dakota Johnson

<乌鸦传媒>Dakota Johnson's Panic Attacks

Actress talks about being in "extreme flight mode"

An illustration of a hand holding mobile phone with app for healthcare

<乌鸦传媒>Telehealth's Security Problem; Virtual Cancer Care; Post-Pandemic Teladoc

Emerging trends in telemedicine and telehealth

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