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Sex hormones linked to breast cancer in men
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Finding could point to a role for sex hormones, but more work needs to be done.
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PI-based DAAs appear safe in decompensated patients
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Study shows similar tolerability with PI- and non-PI based therapies, but questions remain for Child-Pugh Score B and C.
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Bacterial cocktail, spores counter recurrent C. diff
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Both the complex mixture and specific, refined spores may hold promise in reducing recurrences, and may circumvent fecal microbiota transplants....
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Steroid use associated with higher relapse risk in some UC
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Steroid use is associated with an increased relapse risk in patients who have histologically active ulcerative colitis with a Mayo endoscopic...
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NeoChemo preserves rectum in half of patients with rectal cancer
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Resections used to be standard, but chemoradiation followed by consolidation chemo is associated with higher rates or organ preservation.
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Experts urge stopping melanoma trial because of failure and harm
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Immunotherapy combo fails in BRAF V60–mutated melanoma. Results suggest its time to abandon combination of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with BRAF and MEK...
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Mastectomy may not be necessary for young breast cancer patients
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Treatment with mastectomy versus lumpectomy had no impact on survival, shows study.
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Hospital factors tied to lower maternal morbidity
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Semistructured interviews with eight New York City hospitals revealed six themes associated with better performance.
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Early-onset colon cancer projected to double by 2030
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Increase in cases among younger patients may be attributable to steady diets consisting of sugary processed foods.
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Head and neck cancer patients recommend 11 needed improvements in health care
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A study of 20 head and neck cancer patients revealed common symptom concerns.
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Study hints at a mechanism behind aggressive melanoma
- Author:
- Jim Kling
ARID2 gene deficiency might prime melanoma cells for metastasis.
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Breast cancer test recommended for extended endocrine therapy
- Author:
- Jim Kling
The benefit of endocrine therapy after 5 years in early-stage, HR-positive breast cancer is questionable, but the Breast Cancer Index can help...
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Many state cancer plans drift from USPSTF breast cancer recommendations
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Disagreements over benefits and harms may drive differences.
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Noninvasive esophageal cancer screening approaches may reach more at-risk patients
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Noninvasive approaches have lower sensitivity and specificity than endoscopic screening, but greater access could make them cost effective.
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Single-use endoscopy: Here to stay?
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Economic and regulatory factors favor single-use, and companies make a case for its environmental impact.