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How the microbiome influences the success of cancer therapy
Disruptions of the microbial system in the gut, as occur during antibiotic therapy, can have significant effects on a patient’s response to...
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Even with insurance, cancer out-of-pocket costs can be punishing
In a review of commercial claims data, out-of-pocket costs ranged up to $450,374 for stage I breast cancer within a year of diagnosis.
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How to address chemo-related amenorrhea in early breast cancer to help improve quality of life
Management of premenopausal women with early breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy should include adapted strategies for risk communication,...
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ASH 2023: Equity, Sickle Cell, and Real-Life Outcomes
Leaders of the American Society of Hematology preview hot topics and presentations on tap at their 2023 annual meeting.
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ASTRO Updates Partial Breast Irradiation Guidance in Early Breast Cancer
“These data should be driving a change in practice.”
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Fewer than 1 out of 4 patients with HCV-related liver cancer receive antivirals
This study and others suggest that these practice-altering agents are underutilized. Greater awareness of direct-acting antiviral agents is needed...
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More than one-third of adults in the US could have NAFLD by 2050
Findings suggest that health care systems should prepare for “large increases” in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and need for liver...
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FDA approves pirtobrutinib for previously treated CLL/SLL
FDA greenlights pirtobrutinib as third-line treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma in adults.
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Eight wealth tips just for doctors
Four out of 10 physicians have a net worth below $1 million...and many of those doctors are over age 65, “which means they essentially can’t...
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Small-volume blood sample tubes may reduce anemia and transfusions in intensive care
“Here’s an opportunity to move the needle on reducing anemia in hospitalized patients, where the benefit also doesn’t come at a cost.”
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ASCO details how to manage ongoing cancer drug shortage
“This guidance document aims to support clinicians, as they navigate the complexities of treatment planning amid the drug shortage.”