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CAC scoring pinpoints stenoses in asymptomatic diabetes patients
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Incorporating coronary calcium scoring into a silent myocardial ischemia screening algorithm “appears to be a...
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High-frequency spinal cord stimulation eases painful diabetic neuropathy
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- Andrew D. Bowser
An implanted, high-frequency neuromodulation device relieved treatment-resistant diabetic neuropathy pain at 3...
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Starting new diabetes drugs less likely for racial minorities, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
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- Andrew D. Bowser
More work is needed to understand why DPP-4 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors are not being used as often in patients that...
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Pembrolizumab prolonged PFS vs. brentuximab vedotin in r/r Hodgkin lymphoma
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Pembrolizumab should be considered “the preferred treatment option and the standard of care” for patients with classic Hodgkin lymphoma not...
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Pyrotinib bests lapatinib in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Patients who received pyrotinib had longer progression-free survival but a higher rate of grade 3 diarrhea.
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Trastuzumab deruxtecan proves active in HER2-mutated NSCLC
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- Andrew D. Bowser
The confirmed overall response rate was 61.9%, and the median duration of response has not been reached.
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Short-course radiotherapy and chemo may reduce treatment failures in high-risk rectal cancer
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- Andrew D. Bowser
“Could it be we’re merely delaying distant metastases versus preventing them by more consistent use of systemic therapy sooner?”
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TRAIN-2: Anthracyclines added toxicity, with no increased efficacy, in HER2+ breast cancer
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Long-term results of TRAIN-2 suggest clinicians should “think carefully” before using anthracyclines in patients...
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First-line nivolumab plus platinum/etoposide effective in extensive-stage SCLC
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- Andrew D. Bowser
While the primary endpoint of progression-free survival was met, the role of first line nivolumab remains...
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DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients
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- Andrew D. Bowser
The results suggest women may particularly benefit from DOAC use.
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Quitting smoking just 2 years before lung cancer diagnosis may improve survival
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Lung cancer screening may represent a key opportunity to reach patients with a “never too late to quit” message...
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Video coaching may relieve anxiety and distress for long-distance cancer caregivers
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Long-distance caregivers of cancer patients had significant reductions in distress and anxiety after video...
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Transplant beats bortezomib-based therapy for MM, but questions remain
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Issues with the EMN02/HO95 trial mean that the role of autologous stem-cell transplantation in the novel agent...
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Suicide prevention one key focus of upcoming NIMH strategic plan
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- Andrew D. Bowser
The much broader strategic plan to guide research efforts and priorities is set to be released in the next few weeks, Dr. Joshua Gordon said.
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NSDUH data might underestimate substance use by pregnant women
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- Andrew D. Bowser
Substance use disorders may be more prevalent than previously appreciated.