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Circulatory support for RV failure caused by pulmonary embolism
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A new review highlights three mechanical circulatory support options in high-risk patients, but teamwork is key.
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Psyllium may shield against colitis
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A mouse study suggests an effect on inflammation by boosting bile acid metabolism.
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PDAC surveillance in high-risk cases improves outcomes
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A propensity-matched analysis found a benefit even after considering lead-time bias, suggesting a real benefit.
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AGA clinical practice update: Extraesophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Extraesophageal reflux symptoms are a subset of gastroesophageal reflux disease that can be difficult to diagnose.
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Guidelines for assessing cancer risk may need updating
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Whole-exome sequencing reveals cancer risk mutations in patients that would not have qualified for testing based on current guidelines.
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AI predicts endometrial cancer recurrence
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Model uses only digitized histopathology slides, but more validation in other populations is needed.
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PARP/ATR inhibitor combo shows hints of promise in children with tumors
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A phase 1 clinical trial could provide biomarker clues to help guide future studies.
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Circulating DNA has promise for cancer detection, but faces challenges
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Unnecessary procedures and health care challenges could leave Whites as the primary beneficiaries.
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Pembrolizumab monotherapy effective for rare melanoma
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Patients with unresectable desmoplastic melanoma experienced a response rate that was nearly double other melanomas.
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Type of insurance linked to length of survival after lung surgery
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Having public or a combination of public and private insurance was associated with worse 10-year overall survival.
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Thoracic cancer approvals differ at FDA, EMA
- Author:
- Jim Kling
The EMA had fewer approvals and took longer to make decisions.
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In metastatic NSCLC, better QoL outcomes tied to better outcomes
- Author:
- Jim Kling
But the authors of new research also found potential evidence that industry sponsorship may lead to a spin on QoL outcomes.
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Patients with IBD express need for psychosocial support
- Author:
- Jim Kling
- Carolyn Crist
AGA launches My IBD Life campaign to support patients with IBD and encourage providers to play a role.
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Patient-based mouse MVID model hints at mechanism
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A method using gene editing at the two-cell stage recreated in mice the phenotype of a patient with two separate mutations.
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Defensiveness may drive refusal for colon cancer screening
- Author:
- Jim Kling
An Irish study pinpoints excuses for putting off screening and discounting one’s risk of colorectal cancer.