Patients' Defensive Thinking May Hinder Colorectal Cancer Screening

1 hour ago | MedPageToday

Patients may use specific defensive thinking strategies to avoid colorectal cancer screening, new research suggested. Surveying more than 2,200 patients who had been invited to...
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FDA news: Breast cancer, melanoma agents win fast track, orphan drug status

2 hours ago | Healio

The FDA announced several regulatory actions the past few weeks. Here is an overview of decisions that may be relevant to your practice. 1. The agency granted fast track...
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Circulating tumor HPV DNA testing has limitations for diagnosis of oropharynx cancers

2 hours ago | Healio | 2 articles

Circulating tumor tissue-modified viral HPV DNA detected through a new assay appeared associated with nodal disease burden among patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal...
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Asian, Black patients with lung cancer face longer wait times to radiation treatment

2 hours ago | Healio

Asian and Black patients with lung cancer experienced longer delays to radiation treatment than their white counterparts, according to study results published in Health...
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VIDEO: Botensilimab, balstilimab combination ‘huge innovation' in colorectal cancer subset

2 hours ago | Healio

In a video interview with Healio, Benjamin Schlechter, MD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, spoke about “the first combination to show efficacy in colorectal cancer in a...
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VIDEO: T-cell-directed therapy targeting HER2 under investigation for solid tumors

2 hours ago | Healio | 2 articles

Benjamin Schlechter, MD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discussed a trial-in-progress investigating autologous T-cell antigen coupler T cells targeting HER2 in relapsed or...
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Omit Digital Rectal Exam in Prostate Cancer Surveillance?

2 hours ago | Medscape

The routine use of MRI during active surveillance for prostate cancer obviates the need for another exam that some patients find uncomfortable, an expert panel agreed. Medscape...
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New Trials in Urologic Cancers: Could Your Patient Benefit?

3 hours ago | Medscape | 2 articles

Perhaps one of your patients could benefit from clinical trials that are currently recruiting patients with urologic cancers, including prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News
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Analysis of one- versus two-staged reconstruction in head and neck cancer patients: What are the benefits?

3 hours ago | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | 2 articles

In head and neck oncology, surgical treatment frequently results in microvascular reconstruction. Oncologic resection followed by immediate reconstruction is often accompanied...
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Race and Geography Tied to Breast Cancer Care Delays

3 hours ago | Medscape

A recent study suggests the need to target high-risk geographic regions and patient groups to ensure timely breast cancer care. Medscape Medical News
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Acute CV complications at COVID-19 hospitalization double risk for ICU...

Data show more than 11% of adults hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced at least one acute CV event, doubling their risk for ICU admission or in-hospital death, researchers... Read more ...

Taking vitamin D supplements could drag 17million Americans and Brits back...

In a meta-analysis of 17 studies, Tufts University researchers found that pre-diabetics could reduce their likelihood of developing the potentially-crippling condition by 15... Read more ...

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Apple is paying a heavy price for its big bet on China

It is shocking to discover just how dependent one of the planet's largest companies has allowed itself to become on a single country. Read more ...

Five charts that explain how the Australian electric vehicle industry is booming

In the past few years, Australian demand for EVs has skyrocketed. But why are we still lagging other countries? Read more ...

TEER availability does not impact surgical repair volume but improves outcomes

Access to transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation did not impact annualized surgical mitral valve repair volume, though data suggest access led... Read more ...

CVD death common among individuals with reduced eGFR, regardless of CKD...

Irrespective of chronic kidney disease progression, the most common cause of death among individuals with a reduced eGFR was death due to cardiovascular disease, according to... Read more ...

More than 400 food items in nine states recalled over potential listeria...

The recall was announced by Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC for products sold in stores, from vending machines and 'during travel with transportation providers' last month... Read more ...

100 girl names that start with 'F'

From Flora to Finley, parents seeking girl names that start with "F" having many options, ranging from classic names to unique names, as well as international. Read more ...

APA releases new guidelines for assessment, treatment of eating disorders

The American Psychiatric Association plans to align treatment of eating disorders with a focus on risk-benefit analysis of physical and psychosocial factors, according to new... Read more ...