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New ‘minimal monitoring’ approach to HCV treatment may simplify care
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
“This model may allow for HCV elimination, while minimizing resource use and face-to-face contact.”
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HBV viremia linked to HCC risk in HIV/HBV coinfection
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
Any level of hepatitis B viremia, using 200 as a threshold of detection, was associated with increased...
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Pediatric TB – more work needed, especially with HIV-coinfection
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
“Children living with HIV contribute disproportionately to pediatric TB mortality rates, accounting for 16% of...
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Are long-acting injectables the future of TB treatment?
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
LAIs hold the potential to unlock a vast chemical space of lipophilic compounds with very potent anti-TB...
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Long-term CPAP use linked with more physical activity
- Author:
- Caleb Rans, PharmD
New research reinforces the health benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
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Roots of physician burnout: It’s the work load
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
Cutting-edge research utilizes cognitive theory and work load analysis to get at the roots of the crisis among practitioners.
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CXR-Net: An AI-based diagnostic tool for COVID-19
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
The tool showed promise in a pilot study.
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Asymptomatic screening for COVID-19 in cancer patients still debated
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
Less than 1% of cancer patients studied were COVID-19 positive on asymptomatic screening.
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Managing cancer outpatients during the pandemic: Tips from MSKCC
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
MSKCC has established guiding principles on how to manage cancer patients during the pandemic.
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Drive By Flu-FIT: CRC screening in the COVID-19 era
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
A drive-by version of the Flu-FIT program was deemed feasible and effective by researchers.
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Novel oral testosterone replacement therapy headed to FDA
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
If it is shown to be safe and effective, Kyzatrex could fill a gap in hypogonadism therapy for men; however, the NDA is based on unpublished trial...
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Calcium-induced autonomic denervation linked to lower post-op AF
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
Although targeting the four major atrial ganglionated plexi reduced post-CABG atrial fibrillation, it’s not clear whether it can prevent stroke....
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine deemed ‘highly effective,’ but further studies needed
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
The primary safety endpoint was to characterize the safety of the vaccine following one or two doses.
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COVID-19 vaccine found effective but doctors watching for reactions, adverse events
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
Eligibility criteria included healthy individuals or those with stable chronic medical conditions, including HIV and viral hepatitis B and C.
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Four factors may predict better survival with cabozantinib in mRCC
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- Caleb Rans, PharmD
The starting dose of cabozantinib, prior nephrectomy, disease risk group, and body mass index were all associated with survival in a real-world...